Gen Z & Intergenerational Dynamics 2026

Gen Z & Intergenerational Dynamics

Monday, 16 March 2026 | Oxford

Join us for a one-day interactive workshop exploring the economic impact and strategic potential of intergenerational diversity.

This intensive one-day workshop explores the evolving dynamics between generations in the workplace through an economic lens, exploring how generational differences shape labour market participation, management practices, and mental health in the workplace. Discover data-driven insights to better understand the economic impact of intergenerational teams and how to harness their full potential.

Date: Monday, 16 March 2026

Venue: Cohen Quad, University of Oxford

Time: 09:30 – 18:00

Fee: £100

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Key Themes

Unique Challenges for Gen Z in the Labour Market:

How structural shifts in the economy are reshaping career opportunities for Gen Z

Managing a multigeneration workforce:

Navigating contrasting leadership and communication styles across generations to drive collaboration and productivity.

Understanding Mental Health Crisis:

Exploring the economic and social factors driving the mental health crisis faced by Gen Z.
Examining how organisations can respond effectively, creating supportive environments, inclusive policies, and sustainable wellbeing strategies that meet the needs of younger employees.

Find out more about Mathias

Mathias Fjællegaard Jensen

Mathias is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford and a Non-Stipendiary Research Fellow at Nuffield College. His research focuses on labour market inequalities, with work spanning gender and family dynamics, the long-term effects of parental death on children, and intergenerational mobility among immigrant and local populations. He uses rich Danish administrative and employer–employee data to uncover the mechanisms shaping earnings, opportunities, and socio-economic trajectories.

Find out more about Dr Grace Lordan

Grace Lordan

Dr Grace Lordan is a professor at LSE, Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative, and creator of the MSc in Behavioural Science. She is an expert on labour market skills, inclusive leadership, women’s progress, and the future of work. Grace advised the UK government on skills and productivity and leads the £2M ESRC DAPEW project. Her work appears in top journals and outlets like FT, Fortune, and HBR.

Find out more about Rebecca Robins

Rebecca Robins

Rebecca is a global expert in leadership development, organisational transformation and high-performing cultures. With 20+ years’ experience as a brand consultant across Europe, the US and Asia, she has advised clients including AstraZeneca, LEGO, Microsoft and LVMH. She teaches on executive programmes at Cambridge, Oxford and The Defence Academy, and serves as NED for education-focused organisations. Author of three books, including Five G

Gen Z & Intergenerational Dynamics 2026