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Session Description
In this interactive and thought-provoking session, attendees will step into the role of organizational diagnosticians as we examine the changing expectations of Gen Z and uncover what today's employees are truly looking for in an employer. Together, we'll separate myths from reality and explore how purpose, compensation, career growth, flexibility, belonging, and authentic leadership have reshaped the employee experience.
Using a fun medical theme, participants will work through the "patient chart" of today's workplace, identify common organizational pain points, and receive practical prescriptions for building cultures that younger generations genuinely want to be part of. We'll discuss what Gen Z values most, how they evaluate compensation beyond salary alone, and how organizations can create workplaces that embrace a new era of leadership without losing sight of business goals.
Whether you're an HR professional, people leader, manager, or executive, you'll leave with practical tools to bridge generational differences and create a culture where employees of every generation can thrive.
Participants will learn how to:
Understand the values, motivations, and compensation expectations shaping Gen Z's workplace decisions. Recognize why culture, purpose, flexibility, wellbeing, and career development are key drivers of attraction and retention. Execute practical strategies that build workplaces designed for a new era of leadership while strengthening engagement across generations. Create an employee experience that attracts top talent, improves retention, and supports long-term organizational success.
The healthiest organizations don't simply react to generational change. They intentionally design cultures where people want to build their careers. This session will equip leaders with the tools to do exactly that.
Session Speaker
More About Joi Hutcherson
Joi Hutcherson is a Benefits Consultant at Oswald Companies, leadership speaker, and passionate advocate for helping organizations build healthier workplaces through intentional leadership and people-first strategies. She partners with employers to transform employee benefits into strategic tools that strengthen culture, improve employee wellbeing, and support long-term business success.
Known for her energetic, authentic, and engaging speaking style, Joi combines practical insights, real-world experiences, and relatable storytelling to challenge audiences to think differently about leadership, workplace culture, and the future of work. Her presentations equip leaders with actionable strategies they can immediately apply, encouraging them to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Her signature message centers on the belief that leadership is shaped by the choices we make every day. Through topics such as intentional decision-making, boundaries, workplace wellbeing, and human-centered leadership, Joi inspires professionals to build a "leadership filter" that helps them confidently decide what deserves their time, energy, and yes.
Joi has spoken for audiences including roundtables, DisruptHR, and Women Mean Business, connecting with HR professionals, executives, emerging leaders, and community organizations. Whether consulting with organizations or speaking from the stage, she is passionate about creating conversations that inspire meaningful growth and lasting impact.
Beyond her professional work, Joi is committed to mentoring future leaders and serving her community. She believes leadership extends far beyond job titles and that the greatest measure of success is the positive impact we leave on the people around us.