Effectively managing the work and work-life balance of GenZ staff

Henley Business School conducts leading research with organisations on how to build stronger, more productive relationships with their people. Their Leadership Futures report highlights the growing need for organisations to unlock potential through enhanced ethics, sustainability and human-centric leadership.

This aligns closely with recent CIPD findings, which show that these values matter deeply to Gen Z. According to the research, organisations that embrace purpose, empathy and ethical practice are better positioned to thrive. As demographic shifts reshape the workforce, Dr Adeyinka Adewale and colleagues emphasise the importance of listening to—and amplifying—the voices of younger generations.

By adopting values-based leadership, organisations can attract high-calibre Gen Z talent by supporting work–life balance, reducing burnout through embedded wellbeing, and meeting expectations around equality, diversity and inclusion. In this session, Dr Adeyinka Adewale will present case studies from Henley’s research and offer practical strategies for managing work and work–life balance in ways that motivate, engage and retain Gen Z employees.

This interactive session will encourage discussion, shared learning and practical ideas for people professionals seeking positive, future-focused improvements in their organisations.

Please note: this event will not be recorded.

Timings

18:30-19:00 - Arrival, registration, networking and refreshments (soft drinks & sandwiches)

19:00 - Presentation begins

20:30 - End

About the speaker

Dr Adeyinka Adewale

Adeyinka's doctoral research was in the field of business ethics with a special focus on contexts, especially bureaucracies and their impact on employee morality. His current research focus spans business ethics, corporate social responsibility and entrepreneurship in the context of emerging economies. He is a member of Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Business Ethics and Sustainability. His teaching portfolio covers undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Entrepreneurship, Organisational Behaviour, Business Ethics and the Degree Apprenticeship program.

Adeyinka talks at academic conferences in Africa, Europe, the USA and Asia. He delivers keynote addresses and facilitates training, seminars and workshops for business organisations, government institutions and professional bodies. He sits on the board of a number of organisations and charities in Africa and is an adviser to many small business owners globally.

Adeyinka is a reviewer for top management journals. He has published his research in leading journals and with renowned management textbook publishers, including Edward Elgar and Taylor and Francis Group.

You will be supporting your Continuing Professional Development because through working with the facilitator, you will understand HR profession map core knowledge and core behaviours:

HR map core knowledge:

• people practice: how managers can actively improve policies and procedures
• culture and behaviour: how supporting staff can assist good working lives
• business acumen: how HR can support organisation success
• evidence based practice and problem solving tools: how to demonstrate business value from improved practices
• technology and people; change and risk: using digital offers to strengthen employment processes

HR map core behaviours:

• ethical practice: how changing policies can be ethical as well as legal
• professional courage and influence: how HR can assist their managers to improve processes
• valuing people: how valuing all people improves business success
• working inclusively: how to ensure all employment processes embed inclusion and diversity
• passion for learning: how your learning assists you to support others
• insights focused: how improving processes improves business outcomes
• situational decision-making: how to respond to challenges from staff
• commercial drive: how to show savings from improved employment processes

This free event forms part of a series under the running title "HR Heroes" offering members a range of topical subjects for both generalists and specialists.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
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