Bridging Generational Divides for Stronger Workplaces

Corporate culture clash as Baby Boomers and Gen Z struggle to communicate at work.

Lucy Burton – The Telegraph

The topic of young people in the workplace and intergenerational relationships continues to spark debate among leaders, HR professionals, and employees. Across various media platforms, columns, opinions, and presentations frequently highlight perceived generational conflicts, often framing them through negative stereotypes—ranging from "Hey Boomers" to "Gen Zs are snowflakes."

These narratives often rely on oversimplified and sometimes unfair assumptions. Additionally, challenges around intersectionality and gender remain significant factors contributing to divisions in workplaces.

How can we create an inclusive environment that genuinely listens to and addresses the needs of diverse workforces, particularly at different stages of their career journeys? Can we foster stronger, more meaningful workplace relationships? Join us as our experts and professional panelists explore these critical questions.

Our incredible lineup features an award-winning TED speaker, visionary CEOs, industry leaders, and renowned sector experts.

Speakers

  • Mary Ann Sieghart

    The Authority Gap Consultancy, TED Speaker & Author

  • Petra Velzeboer

    CEO, Psychotherapist, TEDx Speaker, Author & Podcast Host

  • Duro Oye

    Group CEO 2020 Levels

  • Neelam Chohan

    Head of DEI UKI Korn Ferry

  • Helen Day MSc

    Founder Positive Leaders

  • Sarah Barnes MA FCIPD

    VP People Culture & Development, Bauer Media Group

  • Zak Bekkali

    Chief of Staff Bauer Audio, Ex-McKinsey

  • Megan Cross

    Head of Inclusion and Diversity, People Director, Finance & Legal Kantar Group

  • Anjuli Chatterjee

    Associate Solicitor, Private Funds & Financial Services, Squire Patton Boggs

  • Anoa Ricketts

    Growth Associate, Global Giving UK

  • Max Brown

    Occupational Psychologist - Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support

Our program offers unique insights from the keynotes and dynamic panel discussions, with actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.

Programme

  • Nilema Bhakta-Jones – Founder Courageous Leaders

    Plan International

  • Join the opening session led by Petra Velzeboer, acclaimed psychotherapist, author, and mental health advocate, and Max Brown, Occupational Psychologist and dynamic Gen Z expert-by-experience whose background lies in international sport.

    Together, Petra and Max will debunk stereotypes, stimulate honest conversations, and enable challenge to long-standing generational biases. This session isn't just about understanding differences but will ignite you to create a shared vision for connection, collaboration, and collective growth, focusing on accountability and the re-engineering of social connection. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable strategies, you'll leave empowered to practice empathy, dismantle barriers, and build workplaces rooted in genuine human connection, continuous learning, and sustained performance.

    +(10mins) Q&A

  • The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It. Mary Ann Sieghart’s work is breaking down barriers for generations of women to be equally valued and respected at work. The change starts with an organisation’s culture and enabling a culture where both men and women can perform better. The insights and ways of working benefit different generations and deliver intersectional benefits starting with self-awareness, spotlighting behaviour and building empathy.

    +Q&A

  • Panel Experts: Zak Bekkali, Megan Cross, Anjuli Chatterjee and Anoa Rickets

    • Lived experience of stereotypes/labels/myths about Millennials and Gen Z

    • Expectations of the workplace career & opportunity

    • What they will do when they step into leadership roles

    • Purpose and meaning

    • Optimism and invitation to current leaders, what can they learn?

    • Influence and persuasion – activism and social media

    +Q&A - Panel immersed into audience questions.

  • Panel Experts: Duro Oye, Neelam Chohan, Helen Day, Sarah Barnes

    • Panel discussion on multigenerational relationships in the workplace, reflect on the first panel discussion.

    • Address Leadership challenges, case studies, surveys, what organisations need to embrace and how to change.

    • Practical steps for HR, Leaders on recruitment, setting up reverse mentoring, building empathy and start having real conversations to continue to build dialogue.

    +30mins of Q&A - Panel & invite reflections from first panelists.

Venue

Baker McKenzie, 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4AG

 

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