In today’s dynamic work environment, organisations are experiencing an unprecedented convergence of multiple generations in the workplace. From seasoned Baby Boomers to the tech-savvy Generation Z, each group brings its unique set of values, work habits, and expectations. This panel discussion will delve into the complexities of managing a multi-generational workforce, focusing on communication, technology adaptation, workplace expectations, and knowledge transfer. Join us as we discuss the future of work and how to capitalise on the generational diversity within our organisations.
Moderator
Michael Chan
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Asia
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Asia
I am a Social Sustainability Professional with a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). With cross-disciplinary knowledge in psychology and public health as well as multi-sector experience in academia, non-profit, and corporate, I support organizations through consulting, research, events, and programs to facilitate discussions and develop action plans on approaching DE&I and mental well-being as a social and business issue.
Grace Cheng
Founder & CEO
Agewhale Limited
Agewhale Limited
Founder & CEO
Grace Cheng is the founder and CEO of Agewhale. Inspired by her experience caring for her grandparents, she established Agewhale to assist families in navigating elder care. Her vision is for Agewhale to emerge as the leading social innovator in family caregiver support, transforming caregiving into a positive experience for all. Agewhale has received seed funding from the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation and The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund.
Grace’s expertise in caregiving has been recognized through her invitation to speak at TEDxTinHauWomen 2023, her role as an advisor for Resolve’s Fellowship Program, and her participation in the Professional Fellows Program 2024 funded by the US Department of State.
Prior to founding Agewhale, Grace was the General Manager of the Fair Employment Agency, where she worked to reinvent the standards of the migrant domestic worker recruitment industry. Grace graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
1. Improve the well-being of older persons and their family caregivers.
2. Advocate support for caregivers in the workplace to balance family responsibilities and career advancements.
3. Raise public awareness of the importance of proactive care planning.
Jennifer Choot
Senior Manager, People Strategy, Talent Management, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land
Senior Manager, People Strategy, Talent Management, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Jennifer Choot is the Senior Manager, People Strategy, Talent Management, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity of Hongkong Land Limited. In her role, she collaborates with business leaders to build and develop strong and diverse talent pipelines, and design strategies to drive organizational effectiveness within a high-performing culture. In her IE&D role, she curates policies, events and has launched learning programs to foster a culture where everyone is valued, supported, and feels a sense of belonging.
Prior to her current role, Ms Choot was previously at Jardine Matheson where she reviewed and formulated talent and performance management practices. Before that, she was with Aon Hewitt, consulting clients on assessment and engagement projects, and was the lead of the Best Employers Programme.
Prof. Dannii Yeung
Professor
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Professor
Prof. Dannii Yeung is a professor of psychology from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at City University of Hong Kong. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of American (GSA). Her research focuses on identifying effective means to improve the psychological well-being of middle-aged and older adults, including research projects on age-related changes in work motives and conflict management, age discrimination in the workplace, retirement planning, caregiving for frail older adults, interventions to promote volunteering and improve mental well-being of older adults. She has received research funding from the RGC General Research Fund, RGC Collaborative Research Fund, Public Policy Research Funding Scheme, and other funding sources to support her projects.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
To improve job opportunities and well-being for older workers; To increase working adults’ preparation for retirement; To reduce mental health problems of older people.
Brett Verschoor
Partner, Technology Consulting
EY
EY
Partner, Technology Consulting
Brett is a Partner in EY’s Financial Services Technical Consulting practice, with 25 years experience across both Consulting and In-house. He focuses on large, multi-year digital transformational programmes with expertise in packaged solutions such as SAP, ServiceNow, Workday, PegaSystems, Oracle. Brett has extensive in-house experience with a Global UK Bank, Australia’s largest bank and the largest Pan-Asian Life Insurer and Asia-pacific experience having lived and worked in Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Brett is an active member of EY’s DE&I community participating in events such as Male Allies, Gay Games 2024 and a sponsor of Women in Tech.
The Chamber is one of Hong Kong’s biggest and most active independent international business organisations representing a broad span of British, Hong Kong and international companies doing business in, with, or through Hong Kong.
The Chamber encourages diversity in its membership and activities and has a 1,000 members from the biggest multinationals through to a broad range of medium and smaller companies and start-ups. The Chamber’s aim is to help our members grow their business, and promote and represent their business interests by providing representation and advocacy; networking and brand exposure; as well as information and insight.
As a leading global professional services organization, EY brings together capabilities and wisdom to help our clients thrive along their sustainable development journeys.
EY has been a keen advocate of sustainable development. Starting from 2020, the global EY organization has met its goals of becoming carbon neutral and carbon negative. It has pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 40% and meet the net zero goal by 2025.
Solutions Showcase:
General Enquiry Email Address: bmc.hk@hk.ey.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 28469888
Legal Name: Ernst & Young Group Limited
Hongkong Land is a major listed property investment, management and development group. Founded in 1889, Hongkong Land’s business is built on excellence, integrity and partnership.
The Group owns and manages more than 850,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail assets in key Asian cities, principally Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Jakarta. Its properties hold industry leading green building certifications and attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands.
The Group’s Central Hong Kong portfolio represents some 450,000 sq. m. of prime property. It has a further 165,000 sq. m. of prestigious office space in Singapore mainly held through joint ventures, five retail centres on the Chinese mainland, including a luxury retail centre at Wangfujing in Beijing, and a 50% interest in a leading office complex in Central Jakarta. The Group also has a number of high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use projects under development in cities across China and Southeast Asia, including a 43% interest in a 1.1 million sq. m. mixed-use project in West Bund, Shanghai. Its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a well-established residential developer in Singapore.
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the standard segment of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.
Our sustainability goal for 2024:
Sustainability Framework 2030 reflects our ambitions regarding decarbonisation, climate change and adaptation, stakeholder engagement and support local communities. Examples of our targets:
Legal Name: Hongkong Land Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: gpobox@hkland.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 28428428
General Business Address: 8/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Mei Ling Ng
Assistant General Manager, Projects
Hongkong Land
Don Tse
Assistant General Manager, Building Operations
Hongkong Land
Jennifer Choot
Senior Manager, People Strategy, Talent Management, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Hongkong Land
Natalie Wu
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Hongkong Land
Yolice Wu
Executive Director, People & Culture
Hongkong Land
Grace Lam
Senior Sustainability Manager
Hongkong Land
Mark Lam
Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Sustainability
Hongkong Land
Andy Yeung
Director & Head of Technical Services
Hongkong Land