Dr Paul Redmond, author, keynote speaker, employment guru, is a leading expert on generations and the future of work.

Paul is currently the Director of Student Experience and Enhancement at the University of Liverpool and one of the UK’s leading Generational Experts on the graduate employment market.

During his career he has worked at a number of leading universities and has been responsible for guiding the careers of thousands of students and graduates. He has presented at numerous conferences and events around the world. In addition to writing regularly for national newspapers and other publications, he is a frequent guest on both radio and TV, appearing on numerous BBC and independent news and current affairs programmes.

Since 2014, Paul has produced a regular, and highly popular, diary column for the UK’s Association of Graduate Recruiters magazine.

As a Generational Expert, Paul’s insights into the evolving workplace dynamics are invaluable for understanding the complexities of generational differences.

Paul’s research into ‘Generation Y’ (aka ‘Millennials’) and their impact on organisations has garnered him praise and respect from a range of national and international organisations, for which he provides consultancy.

Paul’s media work includes numerous BBC and independent news programmes and bulletins. In 2011 he collaborated with the BBC and Tiger Aspect in the making of ‘Who gets the best jobs?’ a groundbreaking series of documentaries on the impact of social class on the graduate job market. Paul’s work on the rise of the ‘Helicopter Parent’ had led to appearances on numerous BBC and independent TV programmes, including the Jeremy Vine show.

Paul is the author of several books, including the best-selling ‘The Graduate Jobs Formula’, ‘A Parent’s Guide to Graduate Jobs’, ‘Talking about my Generation’, and ‘Making it Happen – the new world of graduate recruitment’ (co-authored). He has also written and published numerous other reports, studies and research publications.

Topics:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 
For the first time, four (soon to be five) generations are working side by side. The most successful organisations aren’t flattening these differences; they’re leveraging them.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 — As AI automates routine, codifiable tasks, the value of human work rises — creativity, empathy, curiosity, and storytelling. DQ (digital intelligence) opens doors. EQ (emotional intelligence) keeps them open.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 — Today’s HR leaders are generational translators — bridging perspectives, building trust, and crafting cultures where every generation can thrive.

The future of HR isn’t about managing generations. It’s about connecting them.

Books

The Graduate Jobs Formula: How to Land Your Dream Career

Published 2006