Tune In: Uniting the multi-generational workforce

As the world’s population ages, the global workforce is becoming increasingly multi-generational, with up to five generations working side by side. This shift is not without its challenges, causing inter-generational conflicts in the workplace and impacting productivity.

Evidence shows that there are challenges at both ends of the generational spectrum – with younger workers facing difficulties settling into the workforce and older generations feeling marginalised and pushed out.

Join us for an insightful exploration as we 'Tune In' to the voices of the multi-generational workforce, uncovering strategies to improve relationships, enhance communication, and boost productivity.

Our expert speakers will explore:

• Generational differences in the workplace
• Practical approaches for enhancing workplace relationships
  
• Communication strategies tailored to multi-generational teams
• Productivity-boosting tactics for diverse workforces
• Actionable insights for optimising multi-generational teams

Our speakers:

Sophie O’Brien, Founder, Pollen:

Sophie is an innovative leader with a passion for empowering young people to find fulfilling careers and foster a more equitable and inclusive recruitment process. With a background in mathematics and media, Sophie embarked on a mission to revolutionise job-seeking for the younger generation. She founded Pollen, a platform dedicated to connecting junior talent with meaningful job opportunities.

Sally Pritchett, CEO, Something Big:

Sally is a passionate leader and a well-established expert in workplace culture. She uses her three decades of experience in communications to help organisations leverage the power of their employee communications to create fairer, healthier and happier workplaces. As CEO and co-founder of Something Big, Sally has walked the talk for nearly 25 years, putting her team and investing in culture at the forefront of leading the business, as a result being recognised as one the UK's Best Places to Work.

Tim Whitaker, Trustee and Director, Wise Age:

Tim is a consultant and writer on age and employment issues with various organisations. He’s a Trustee of Wise Age, a specialist employment charity for the over 50s working with employers, policy makers and older workers. And he led the recent Royal Society of Arts Good Work Guild project on “Inter-generational dialogue on work futures”.

About ‘Tune In’:

At Something Big, we create a meaningful difference through our work and the way we do business, on a mission to create fairer, healthier, and happier workplaces. We have long understood the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where employees feel safe to be themselves, do their best work, and thrive. To do this, we need to listen and learn from different communities, and provide a platform for these voices to be heard. We are listening to the stories of underrepresented groups, understanding their needs, and sharing their everyday challenges so we can learn how the workplace can be better for all.