FREE WEBINAR
The Gen Z Effect on Leadership and Workplace Culture
May 27th, 10am PT / 1pm ET
Gen Z is no longer the “new” generation entering the workforce. They are quickly becoming the largest segment of it. In just a few years, they will dominate workplaces across industries. Their presence is already shifting what effective leadership looks like.
This session explores how Gen Z’s values are challenging traditional hierarchies and accelerating the movement toward conscious unbossing—a leadership philosophy that replaces command-and-control management with empowerment, shared ownership, and authentic human connection. We’ll examine how Gen Z’s appetite for feedback, clarity, inclusion, and accountability is reshaping workplace norms and how leaders can evolve in ways that attract, engage, and retain this rising generation.
More than a trend, Gen Z’s influence represents a cultural reset. One that leaders must understand and embrace to build healthy, future-ready organizations.
Identify the core values and expectations Gen Z brings to the workplace and how they influence cultural norms.
Analyze the leadership behaviors that no longer work with a Gen Z-majority workforce and why.
Design leadership practices that support transparency, belonging, ongoing feedback, and psychological safety for a multigenerational workforce.
This program is valid for 1 PDC for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
This program has been pre-approved for (Number of recertification credit hours & credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
SPEAKER
Catherine Mattice
Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, an organizational development firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500’s to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is a TEDx speaker and an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 60+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Her fourth book, Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies (Wiley) is available in all major bookstores and where audio books are sold.
“I have been working with Catherine Mattice and Civility Partners for more than a year. During this time she has presented several webinars relating to workplace bullying for HRWebAdvisor. We all agree that the issue of bullying in the workplace needs to be addressed directly and practical solutions found to minimize this problem. Catherine has impressed me with both her knowledge and presentation skills as well as with her desire to find practical answers to this complex issue. I look forward to continuing to work with Catherine again in the near future.”
– Philip Gabel, DKG Media LP, dba HRWebAdvisor
“Catherine has been a trusted speaker for Paycor since 2017, consistently delivering outstanding webinars. Her sessions are engaging, dynamic, and filled with actionable insights, which is why her topics always attract large audiences, with 300 to 1,000 registrants tuning in. Catherine has a unique ability to captivate attendees, sparking meaningful conversations and interaction throughout her sessions. It seems she’s even developed a following here with Paycor’s audience; with many attendees often commenting that they always love her webinars and can’t wait for the next one.
When it comes to creating positive workplace cultures, and tackling issues like workplace bullying, Catherine is our go-to expert. Her knowledge and expertise make her an invaluable resource for both HR professionals and leaders looking to create lasting change in their organizations.”
– Kayla O’Neal, Senior Webinar Producer, Paycor
“Catherine delivered a phenomenal webinar for the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association on coaching abrasive leaders and securing leadership buy-in. Her insights were both eye-opening and highly practical, equipping our members with real-world strategies they could implement immediately. The response has been overwhelmingly positive—attendees were grateful for her engaging style, deep expertise, and actionable guidance. Many have already shared how applicable her session was for their work.
We’re incredibly grateful for the impact she made and highly recommend her to any organization looking to tackle tough leadership challenges with confidence and clarity.“
– Corinne Santini, Director of Human Resources, Santa Barbara Zoo