🔍 Post-GBS Forum Summary: Key Insights on Workforce Trends and Generational Shifts.

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent “GBS Forum: One Workplace, Three Generations” session featuring Derek Toh from Hiredly. We explored some of the most pressing topics shaping today’s workforce— generational expectations and the evolving definition of workplace culture.

👥 Generational Preferences – Insights & Surprises
The report dispelled common myths about generational traits:
 • Gen Z values clear work-life boundaries more than flexibility.
 • Gen X prioritizes flexibility and often leads in entrepreneurial thinking.
 • Millennials focus on compensation, but all generations agree that positive workplace culture is essential.
Notably, 72% of respondents ranked positive work culture over a high salary when forced to make a choice.

💡 Work Culture & Employer Branding
Derek stressed the importance of clear job definitions and consistent messaging across all employer touchpoints. With 91% of candidates reviewing a company’s online presence before applying, authenticity and alignment are critical.

📢 Leadership Voice vs. Corporate Voice
One compelling takeaway: personal posts from senior leaders consistently outperform company pages in engagement. This reflects a growing preference for authentic, human connection over institutional messaging.

🤖 AI Skills & Workforce Transformation
Derek shared data showing a sharp rise in job postings requiring skills with AI tools since late 2022. He emphasized that AI is no longer a niche skill set—it’s fast becoming a core competency across industries.

🏁 Closing Reflection
We wrapped up by reinforcing the need for companies to understand what truly matters to today’s workforce—and to deliver on it with clarity, consistency, and empathy.

📌 Participant Feedback
We’re proud to share that 100% of respondents said the session met or exceeded their expectations, and all indicated they would recommend the GBS Forum to others. Thank you for your trust and engagement — it motivates us to keep delivering relevant, thought-provoking conversations for the GBS community.

💬 If you’d like to co-host or contribute to a future GBS Forum, I’d love to connect. Thank you again to Derek Toh for the compelling insights, and to our engaged community for making this session a success.