UCEA's Managing a Multigenerational Workforce: Challenges and Strategies is a full-day in-person event for UCEA members which will focus on supporting a Managing a Multigenerational Workforce. It will bring together senior colleagues and thought leaders from across our member HE Institutions and the wider economy to explore practical strategies for supporting employees across all generations. This event forms part of UCEA’s work to support employer aspirations to enhance the Employee experience as a strategic priority.
Taking place in central London, this UCEA event brings together senior colleagues and thought leaders from across our member HE Institutions and the wider economy.
It will explore practical strategies for supporting employees across all generations as part of our work to support employer aspirations to enhance the Employee experience as a strategic priority.
- When and where: Thursday 16 October 2025
- Time: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Location: Central London
- 📩 Register before: Friday 19 September 2025 to enjoy the Early bird offer
Event Overview
What to expect?
The programme will include presentations on what the research tells us, refer to real-life case studies from within and outside the HE sector and to share approaches taken by employers, and provide opportunities for participants to discuss the implications of what they have heard for their own organisations.
Programme content
We will explore the dynamics of understanding and managing an age-diverse workforce. While the term "intergenerational differences" is often used, we will focus on the broader concept of managing preferences, behaviours, and expectations across different age groups. This event will provide valuable strategies for employers to reconcile varying preferences within their teams and foster a collaborative and understanding work environment and will cover the key policy areas that employers should consider when managing an age-diverse workforce. i.e:1. Communications
2. Reward and EVP
3. Wellbeing and support
4. Learning and development
5. Inclusion and culture
6. Leadership and management
Keynote speakers
We are delighted to confirm our two keynote speakers:• David Collington, Partner and Head of Benefits Consulting at Barnett Waddingham is a recognised expert on the Multigenerational Workforce, drawing on research and practical insights to help employers understand and respond to the diverse needs of employees across all life stages.
• Dr Paul Redmond is recognised as an expert on generational change, the future of work, and graduate employability and formerly Director of Student Experience and Enhancement at the University of Liverpool.
Call for HEI case study speakers
If you’re interested in contributing to this event as an HEI case study speaker please email s.powley@ucea.ac.uk (cc events@ucea.ac.uk) and we’ll arrange a short Teams call to discuss your potential contribution in more detail. Our delegates will welcome practical, real-world insights into how your HEI has considered the needs of a Multigenerational Workforce - covering the what, how, and why, along with key challenges and outcomes.Suggestions for suitable employer case study speakers from outside the HE sector are also most welcome.
Heads of Employee Experience, Organisation Development, and Engagement
Heads of EDI
Communications Specialists
Attendance fee
Thanks to securing a sponsor for this event, we are able to offer a substantially reduced delegate fee.
Earlybird price for UCEA members (until Friday 19 September): £99. After that the full price for members will be £125.
Non-UCEA members: please email events@ucea.ac.uk for pricing information.
Initially you can book 2 places per HEI. However, if this event is over-subscribed we may need to limit attendance to a maximum of 1 participant per institution. Should this arise, we will contact you to confirm which booking should have priority.
For any queries regarding attending, or to suggest suitable employer case study speakers, please email events@ucea.ac.ukFollow this link to book places
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