By 2025, Gen Z will make up more than a quarter of the global workforce. For employers, this is not just a demographic shift but a talent revolution. According to McKinsey, organisations that hope to attract and retain this generation must understand their priorities at the workplace: purpose, continuous learning, diversity, and agility. Deloitte research further highlights that Gen Z seeks mentorship, practical exposure, and opportunities to develop soft and leadership skills - factors that are non-negotiable in their career decisions.

This places a dual responsibility on employers: to design hiring strategies that resonate with Gen Z’s aspirations and to provide career acceleration opportunities that keep them engaged beyond the first role. In this context, precision skilling and innovative career models emerge as powerful levers - not only to develop Gen Z once hired, but also to differentiate the employer brand at the talent attraction stage.

In this webinar, hosted by People Matters in partnership with SDA Bocconi, leaders will explore how organisations can reimagine hiring and development practices to meet the expectations of Gen Z and build stronger leadership pipelines.

The conversation will be on -

1. Rethinking hiring models: Why are traditional recruitment strategies and employer branding failing to resonate with Gen Z? How can authentic storytelling, digital-first outreach, and purpose-led branding attract them more effectively?
2. Beyond the first job: How can precision upskilling, role-specific diagnostics, and targeted development sprints create personalised learning journeys that make early careers more rewarding for Gen Z?
3. Agile career pathways: In what ways can modular and context-driven learning experiences accelerate early careers and prepare Gen Z talent for leadership roles?
4. The power of belonging: How can mentorship, reverse mentoring, and cross-border learning cohorts foster inclusion, resilience, and a sense of belonging?
5. Metrics that measure hiring impact : What frameworks can demonstrate success in attracting, retaining, and accelerating Gen Z talent, from faster time-to-proficiency to strengthened leadership pipelines?