Free for everyone
Organised by The CIPD Branch in South London
A session giving people leaders insights into Gen Z motivators and practical strategies to recruit and retain top talent
Workplaces today face unprecedented age diversity, with gaps between youngest and oldest employees often spanning more than 50 years.
For the first time in history, four or more generations work side by side, bringing diverse experiences and perspectives but also significant challenges in communication, technology adoption, work styles and expectations around career progression and work-life balance.
Gen Z represents the most significant generational shift of our time. This generation is reshaping workplaces with their unique perspectives, values and expectations, impacting everything from organisational culture to reward and recognition, and redefining how and why we work.
Why this event matters
Leaders face an ongoing challenge: balancing the shifting needs of Gen Z whilst creating an organisational culture that serves everyone. The integration of this new generation isn't just about accommodation, it's an opportunity to move your organisation forward, and faster.
Navigating the needs of a multigenerational workforce is now more essential than ever. Leaders must learn how to help different generations get the best from each other as well as themselves, turning potential friction points into competitive advantages.
What attendees can expect
Join former secondary school headteacher turned generations speaker, author and Gen Z expert Alex Atherton for an insightful session that transforms challenges into opportunities. Alex will:
1. Walk through his research on the key characteristics of Gen Z and how these play out in the workplace
2. Share how these insights impact recruiting, onboarding, integrating, retaining and developing Gen Z talent
3. Explore practical strategies organisations can implement to leverage the full potential of multigenerational workforces
About the speaker
Alex Atherton is an award-winning speaker, author, experienced educator and leadership coach. He is the ex-secondary school headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his former students. His book, The Snowflake Myth, was published in 2025.
He spent over a decade immersed in the mindset of this misunderstood generation, getting to the core of what makes them tick.
Alex blends his experiences, research and a hefty dose of reality to shatter the myths around Gen Z. He equips leaders and managers with proven strategies to overcome generational divides and effectively recruit, develop, and retain top young talent.
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