Intergenerational Relationships in the Workplace and the Future of Work

The issue of young people in the workplace and inter-generational relationships is still dividing leaders, HR professionals and employees. There are many columns, opinions, presentations and multi-media platforms espousing the negative attributes of various generations in the workplace: “Hey Boomers” to “Gen Zs are ‘snowflakes”. Many rely on commonly held (and sometimes unfairly held) stereotypes and views.

We will challenge the notion that distinct generations (such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z) are truly different or want such different things from the workplace or their employer.

Who doesn’t want meaningful work, progression, recognition, connection with co-workers and fair treatment and decent remuneration?

By 2025, the generation Z will form 27-30% of the workforce. As leaders, hiring managers and HR professionals we all need to understand and meet their expectations, balancing the need to build a sustainable career path that is relevant to the needs of the business but agile to cater for the impact of technology. The so-called Boomers are the majority of parents of this generation. Gen Xers paved the way to discussing work-life balance. Gen Y “millennials” formulate the value of purposeful employee experiences. Our universities showed them that to get ahead they needed to prioritise their personal development and “be the CEO” of their future careers.

We have limited availability – 80 seats only. This is a hot topic and one that we feel you will enjoy. We have a renowned evolutional psychologist and a well-known TedTalk speaker joining us, and very diverse panels engaging in courageous conversations!