Beyond the Disconnect: Generations at Work and in Sync, Different values, different styles, one workplace. Learn how to bridge the gap and unlock intergenerational strengths and add fresh perspectives to the workplace.

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever before. But with different communication styles, expectations, and values, how do we work better together?

The Modern Workplace Toolkit is a business breakfast designed to provide employers with practical strategies to address today’s workplace challenges.

In this interactive breakfast session, we’ll explore how employers and teams can foster clearer communication, mutual understanding, and collaboration across generations.

Perfect for: Employers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone managing multigenerational teams.

✅ What to Expect:

• Insight into generational values, work styles, and communication preferences

• Build understanding and connection across generations

• Create a workplace culture that values every age group

• Celebrate diverse strengths to enhance teamwork and productivity

• Unlock the full potential of a multi-generational workforce

• Harness the unique strengths of each generation to improve collaboration, retention, and innovation

• Develop practical strategies to create a workplace culture where all generations thrive

• Real-world examples from employers navigating multigenerational dynamics

• Opportunities to network with local business owners and HR professionals over breakfast

🎤 Guest Speakers Include:

• Dr Dan Abell, Lecturer in Human Resource Management | University of the Sunshine Coast

Dr Dan Abell is a lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of the Sunshine Coast, with deep expertise in workforce development, employee relations, and intergenerational dynamics in the modern workplace.

Dr Dan brings a unique combination of academic insight and practical experience, having worked in both the public and private sectors before transitioning to higher education. His research and teaching focus on how businesses can foster inclusive, high-performing environments across all levels of the workforce.

Passionate about preparing the next generation of HR professionals, Dan equips future leaders with the tools to navigate a rapidly changing world of work — including the challenges and opportunities presented by generational diversity.

At this session, Dan will share evidence-based insights on how employers can improve communication, collaboration, and cohesion across age groups to create stronger, more connected teams.

• Marianna Cloherty | Tailored Workforce

Marianna is a dedicated workforce and recruitment specialist at Tailored Workforce, with a strong commitment to helping both employers and job seekers succeed. She has extensive experience in developing tailored workforce solutions that not only meet business needs but also open doors for people starting their careers.

Marianna is especially passionate about supporting young people to step confidently into the workforce. She has worked closely with young people to create meaningful pathways that help young job seekers gain skills, secure employment, and thrive.

Why this is worth your morning:

Today’s workplaces are richer than ever, bringing together the experience of Baby Boomers and Gen X with the fresh ideas of Millennials and Gen Z. While each generation sees the world of work differently, those differences create powerful opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth.

• Reduce conflict, increase trust.
  Use evidence‑based techniques for feedback, conflict resolution, and psychological safety across age groups.

• Turn friction into fuel.

  Convert “they just don’t get it” moments into a positive by understanding what actually motivates Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—and how to align them around shared goals.

• Build stronger teams.
  Learn how to design mixed‑experience squads, set up reverse mentoring, and transfer critical knowledge before it walks out the door.

• Customers benefit too.
  Multigenerational teams understand multigenerational customers—you’ll pick up ways to reflect this in service and product choices.

• Local context & networking.
  It’s a short, practical breakfast with peers facing the same hiring and culture realities—swap ideas you can implement immediately.

🔜 What’s next?

The Modern Workplace Toolkit continues throughout the year — diving into the topics that matter most to employers. From navigating AI in the workplace and boosting efficiency without compromising safety, to tackling mental health, intergenerational communication, and building cultures where people thrive.

Stay tuned — each session will bring new insights, new tools, and real solutions for real workplace challenges.