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Educating a Multigenerational Workforce

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

A Conversation with HealthStream and Pineapple Academy

Today’s generational blend in the workforce adds invaluable diversity but it also brings added complexity. It’s important to honor and recognize all generations for their strengths and the valuable contributions they make. As organizations look to retain their top talent and provide professional development opportunities for their staff, leaders must consider how their decisions and investments into education are adopted by all ages.

This video features President of Pineapple Academy, Greg Gorgone. Pineapple Academy an expert partner of HealthStream.

In this special 15-minute conversation, we discuss how understanding generational needs starts with innovative education, as well as what organizations can do to create a more age-inclusive culture. 

 

 

Speaker:

Gregory P. Gorgone, CDM, CFPP, FMP – President, Co-Founder – Pineapple Academy

Greg is a graduate and former Chef Instructor of Johnson & Wales University with over 40 years of experience in food service and hospitality management.

Greg has been helping transform Senior Living Communities and hospitals into a more hospitality-based foodservice model. Greg has developed and implemented operational policy and procedures for all types and sizes of operations. In addition to his operational experience, Greg has managed concept development projects, kitchen designs as well as set-ups and grand openings for hotels, restaurants, QSRs and healthcare operations.

Greg has been a speaker and presenter at regional and national conferences for the Association of Food and Nutrition Professionals (ANFP), the Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF), the Missouri Healthcare Association, the TN Healthcare Association, Distributor Partner Events (PFG and US Foods) and DMA’s “Good to Best” Conference, as well as the Alumni Association at Johnson and Wales University.

Greg’s goal is to provide hospitality driven food service environments that improve the lives of patients, residents, and caregivers.

Conversation hosted by Caroline Acree – Director, Product Marketing, Quality & Compliance – HealthStream

Are you leveraging education to retain talented staff and increase patient satisfaction? Contact HealthStream today and learn more about HealthStream’s hospitality and food safety education.