​No. It’s not just you. New Year's Eve in a post-pandemic world hits differently. So now that you’ve survived 2023, it’s time to gear up and make 2024 your best post-pandemic year yet.

​With the increasing demand for work-life balance, remote work, and higher wages, it’s no secret that retaining talent in the current climate is hard. And if you’re not listening to the demands that Gen Z and Millennials require, you will fall behind. So what can you do to create a healthier workforce in 2024?

​Join me, Hebba Youssef, along with Morgan Williams, Co-founder & CEO of PeakHR & Fractional People Partner at MW HR Consulting, Stephanie Lemek, Founder & CEO - The Wounded Workforce, and Ruthie Garelik Berson, Interim Head of HR of Travel Retail Worldwide, Estee Lauder companies, as we explore the evolving demands of the modern workforce and unravel the intricacies of retaining Gen Z and Millennial employees. Learn how to increase employee retention and drive top talent engagement through their actionable tips and insights.

​This year, don’t just keep your A-team. Empower them to thrive.

​And big THANK YOU to our sponsor Confirm for helping us bring this event to life! Confirm helps people leaders remove the exhaustion, subjectivity, and politics in performance reviews. Want to make fairer talent decisions, fast? Check out Confirm Here!

​Hebba Youssef

​Hebba Youssef is the Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder and creator of “I Hate it Here.” Her weekly newsletter has over 90,000 subscribers and focuses on how HR/People teams can build great work cultures.

​Hebba has led a global learning and development teams, ran talent management teams, and was most recently the Head of People at a fintech startup. She's built People Ops teams from the ground up, scaled companies, and gained a few white hairs along the way. Hebba has worked across several industries like tech, fintech and media and was most recently at Axios and Lithic.

​In her free time, you can find her reading sci-fiction or fantasy novels and playing board games with her family.

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​Morgan Williams

​Morgan Williams, a seasoned HR professional with a decade of experience, excels in optimizing employee lifecycles, fostering diversity, and crafting strategic people operations for diverse industries. Known for driving operational success, Morgan has successfully implemented innovative HR models, led large-scale layoffs, and reopened retail stores. With a track record of aligning cross-functional stakeholders, Morgan's expertise lies in building high-performing teams and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. A dynamic leader, Morgan has streamlined processes, reduced costs, and championed technological advancements for enhanced efficiency in HR functions.

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​Stephanie Lemek

​Stephanie Lemek carries 16 years of experience in Fortune 500 and startup environments, and possesses comprehensive expertise in HR and Talent strategy. Embracing a hands-on approach, Stephanie gained insights early in her career by immersing herself in the heavy civil construction industry. Inspired by a lesson on equipment maintenance, Stephanie emphasizes the importance of understanding business intricacies to enhance HR impact. Passionate about true partnerships, Stephanie believes in tailoring strategies to each organization's unique needs. With a proven track record in both large-scale enterprises and startups, Stephanie is dedicated to building and optimizing people capabilities for organizational success.

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​Ruthie Garelik Berson

​Ruthie Garelik Berson is an agile business development, change management, and HR leader renowned for her extensive international and cross-industry expertise. With a successful 10 year track record in HR, Ruthie excels in cultivating enduring partnerships with business leaders, demonstrating proficiency in complex problem-solving, coaching, and career development. Her skills encompass curriculum/transformation/org design, talent strategy, and project management. With a results and relationship-oriented mindset, Ruthie brings a dynamic approach to her work. Fluent in Spanish, she navigates seamlessly across diverse cultural landscapes.