Interactive Panel | Cross-Generational Workforces, Multi-Generational Inclusion and People Experience

This panel session looks at the four distinct generational cohorts - Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z - to explore expectations within the contemporary workforce and how they are working together. As organisations increasingly find themselves managing a diverse age demographic, understanding the varying priorities, work styles, and motivational drivers of each generation is crucial for fostering a harmonious and productive work environment. The session will delve into the following key areas: motivators; work-life balance; career development and progression; communication and collaboration.

About Shyamini

Shyamini Szeko is Head of Learning & Capability at Tegel Foods, with over 20 years’ experience leading change, learning, and organisational development across industries. She drives inclusive leadership, cultural transformation, and workforce capability at scale. Shyamini recently completed a Master’s in Change and Organisational Resilience, with research focused on supporting the inclusion and well-being of ageing workforces in Aotearoa’s manufacturing sector. She brings a calm, systems-thinking approach to complex conversations and is passionate about creating workplaces where people and change can thrive.