From young talent to experienced professionals: in the recreation sector, multiple generations work together every day. This offers plenty of opportunities but also requires understanding, coordination, and connection. How do you make the most of differences in experience, fresh ideas, and diverse work styles? This question was central during the Day of Recreation 2025, which took place at a unique location: CORPUS.
Generational management as a Updates theme
With now four generations in the workplace, generational management is more relevant than ever. A total of 145 employers, employees, and educators came together to gain new insights into how generations can better understand, appreciate, and strengthen each other. The large turnout and involvement underscored how Updates this theme is within the recreation sector.
Journey through the human body
Before the main programme, visitors took an impressive journey through the human body at CORPUS. A unique start to the day, which literally and figuratively showed how different we are—and at the same time how much we have in common.
Surprising insights and inspiring sessions
The day was opened by Niels Houtepen, who, with his surprising illusions, allowed participants to experience how quickly we fall into assumptions and fixed patterns. Especially when different generations work together, these unconscious beliefs play a significant role.
Followed by an inspiring and varied programme including:
- FullCharge with an energetic keynote on mental health, job satisfaction, and collaboration between generations.
- Marjolein Risseeuw, who in her interactive workshop demonstrated how generational differences can connect rather than divide.
- Monique de Boer, who guided participants through brain preferences, norms, and work styles of different generations and how to smartly respond to them in practice.
High appreciation from participants
The Day of Recreation 2025 was very well received. Participants rated the day with an 8.5. The chairperson even received an 8.9, and the keynote was rated an impressive 9.2. A fine confirmation of the impact and relevance of the programme.
Building further together
The Day of Recreation 2025 shows that generational differences do not have to be an obstacle but can be a strength. By better understanding each other and utilising each other's qualities, we build together a strong, future-proof recreation sector.
Relive the Day of Recreation with the photos.