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March 4, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Virtual Event

The modern workplace is evolving faster than ever, and with multiple generations working side by side, it’s creating new challenges and opportunities. How do these generational differences affect workplace dynamics, mental health, and productivity? What can we learn from each other across the age spectrum? This virtual panel discussion will dive deep into these questions, offering a fresh perspective on how to address the pressing issues of mental health, motivation, and generational diversity at work.

Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Piers Steel, of University of Calgary, one of the world’s top Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. His presentation will be followed by the reality at the trenches with Nathalie Vengal, (UFCW National Rep) and Heather Wood London (Executive Director, Strategic HR Partnerships & Labour Relations (Interim) and Senior Legal Counsel, TMU). These leading voices will tackle the crucial role mental health plays in employee well-being and organizational success, discussing everything from coping with stress to fostering supportive work environments across diverse age groups. We will encourage chat responses and questions, and we expect a lively discussion.

This event is especially relevant for students and younger generations, who will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the challenges of generational differences and leverage the strengths of a multi-generational workforce. Discover how to foster communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution to create a more harmonious and productive workplace—no matter your age or career stage.

This virtual event is a collaboration between professors teaching Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, offering students a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts on the evolving world of labour relations. It will highlight mental health as a core issue, helping attendees understand how it intersects with generational perspectives and impacts team dynamics, work satisfaction, and overall productivity.