Speakers
October 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, attracting and keeping top talent from Generation Z has become a critical challenge for organisations across all industries and the future of work in general. Gen Z is the most significant generational shift so far. Many organisations are struggling to recruit and retain the best of this generation. Traditional methods of recruitment no longer work, and problems with retention are more acute than ever.
BIO
Alex Atherton is an experienced educator and leadership coach. He is the former secondary school headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his former students. 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.