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#workplace-culture
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Careers

What Gen Z really wants at work (Hint: It's not a ping-pong table)

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Careers

What Gen Z really wants at work (Hint: It's not a ping-pong table)

fromThehustle
13 hours ago

Cringe is cool now (or effective, anyway)

Fiber supplements brand BelliWelli took a risk with its cringey TikToks, including deeply uncomfortable celebrity interactions, and it paid off. The approach netted the brand 1B+ views and grew revenue 405% between 2023 and 2024. Food brand Natural Heaven promoted the launch of its products at NYC's Fairway Markets by sending two employees dressed as boxes of pasta and rice prancing down the store's aisles. Blueland - a sustainable cleaning company whose CEO regularly films herself pulling stunts like cleaning toilets at Costco (one of the brand's retailers) - did $200m+ in sales last year, up 40% YoY.
Marketing
#tiktok
fromFood Dive
1 day ago
Marketing

How legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code

CPG brands are shifting major ad spend and strategies to social-first platforms like TikTok to reach Gen Z and offset declining linear TV reach.
fromMarketing Dive
2 days ago
Social media marketing

How legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code

CPG brands are shifting major ad budgets and operations toward social-first, TikTok-driven marketing to capture Gen Z and replace declining linear TV reach.
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Nike has a new slogan, and it's coming for Gen Z's cringe culture

Nike's 'Why do it?' campaign reframes 'Just Do It' to challenge cringe culture and reassert risk-taking among Gen Z amid rising competition.
US news
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Bank of America says the unemployment rate for recent grads is rising faster than all workers

Unemployment among recent college graduates now exceeds the overall U.S. unemployment rate, reversing the pre-pandemic trend.
Information security
fromIT Pro
19 hours ago

Gen Z has a cyber hygiene problem

Gen Z demonstrates weaker cybersecurity habits than older generations while showing high trust in AI and strong interest in cybersecurity training.
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Crafts are like medicine!': Gen Z and the rapid rise of cosy hobbies

Gen Z is embracing analogue slow hobbies like crochet and pottery to find connection, purpose and respite from digital fatigue and economic pressures.
#holiday-spending
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

College social app Fizz expands into grocery delivery | TechCrunch

Fizz integrates Gopuff to enable in-app grocery and snack delivery for students, offering orders in as fast as 15 minutes across campuses.
#alcohol-consumption
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What is 'The Great Lock In'? Inside Gen Z's end-of-year self-improvement trend

In mid-August, social media started buzzing with posts about "The Great Lock In." As the name suggests, it's built around the Gen Z slang for fully committing or hyperfocusing on a task, goal, or activity. From now until the end of the year, the idea is to "lock in" and to get your life in order and your goals checked off before 2026.
Productivity
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

Amber Shion Unveils Her Creative Genius On Split | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Amber Shion was born with a remarkable and ultra-creative genius, a distinctive DNA that allows her to craft musical and lyrical compositions that transcend the boundaries of conventional wisdom. Her exceptional human instincts empower her to engineer sounds that capture the essence of people's innermost desires, ardent passions, profound fears, and relentless ambitions. Growing up in a vibrant cultural landscape, she was immersed in diverse artistic influences that shaped her artistic vision.
Music
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z's angst, the death of the midlife crisis, and young worker 'despair': 2 top labor economists study the mess on the ladder to success

From chronic struggles with burnout to a pragmatic, even skeptical take on how to lead their careers, the generation that entered the workforce during the age of quiet quitting has come to exemplify the quarter-life crisis. But what if this is the new norm, and the midlife crisis is going extinct the way other trappings of the 20th century have, like dial-up internet and Kodak film? What if Gen Z has giant, macroeconomically valid reasons for being plunged into a collective quarter-life crisis?
Mental health
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Power And Perils Of Nostalgia Marketing

Nostalgia has become an inescapable feature of the 2020s. Whether it's the resurgence of Y2K fashion, old digital cameras or reruns of Friends, The Office or Gilmore Girls. Gen-Z are looking to teleport back to a more comfortable, less stressful past. And brands are looking to capitalize on the demand for retro fashion, products and experiences. But what makes nostalgia so powerful? What are the benefits and watchouts of nostalgia marketing?
Marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Algorithms Demand Culture-First, Not Brand-First Marketing

Brands must shift from mass-demographic broadcast strategies to individualized, tribe-based engagement to connect across fragmented, algorithm-driven media and Gen-Z platforms.
fromFODMAP Everyday
5 days ago

10 Gen Z money habits that confuse older generations - FODMAP Everyday

Gen Z adapts finances to an expensive, digital economy by monetizing personal brands and prioritizing side hustles over traditional career and homeownership paths.
fromForbes
6 days ago

Gen Z Looks For Ownership, Not Just Jobs.

Employers must offer Gen Z purpose, visibility, and intellectual ownership to attract, engage, and retain talent in a hybrid, AI-driven workplace.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Gen Z offers its thoughts on the renter vs. homeowner debate

Financial barriers and lifestyle preferences lead most Gen Z renters to prefer renting over buying and view leasing as a better financial strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

Survey reveals not only an 'AI readiness gap' but also an emerging phenomenon of 'AI shame' in the workplace-especially in the C-suite

Executives and Gen Z heavily use AI at work yet often lack company approval, meaningful training, and openly hide their AI use.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Gen Z are dipping into their retirements, skipping meals and selling their belongings just to get by, new reports find

Gen Z is often stereotyped as frivolous spenders, but new data reveals a far more sobering reality. Nearly half have already dipped into their retirement savings-not for luxuries, but to pay down debt and cover emergencies. Many are also skipping meals, delaying medical care, and selling belongings just to make rent. Despite being the most active 401(k) contributors, Gen Z is being forced to choose between financial responsibility and basic survival.
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

As CEOs predict AI will rival humans in 5 years, Shark Tank's Daniel Lubetzky tells Gen Z to get off TikTok and study Greek philosophers to get ahead

Gen Z who over-rely on social media and AI risk losing critical thinking and creativity; studying philosophy and cultivating curiosity increases workplace value.
#return-to-office
fromYourTango
1 week ago
Relationships

Survey Finds Most Gen Z Workers Are Afraid To Return To The Office For One Very Specific Reason That Has Nothing To Do With Work

fromYourTango
1 week ago
Relationships

Survey Finds Most Gen Z Workers Are Afraid To Return To The Office For One Very Specific Reason That Has Nothing To Do With Work

fromThred Website
1 week ago

Why are Gen Z craving a return to the office?

According to a piece by The Guardian, Bupa surveyed 8,000 workers on their feelings toward hybrid work and office responsibilities earlier this year. Gen Z's apparent drive for offices and traditional desks appears to be fuelled by an innate loneliness, with 38% saying they feel 'socially isolated' due to their work setup. This is notably more than their older peers.
Mental health
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 week ago

Heineken L0VE.L0VE cans return in time for U.S. Open

Heineken 0.0 is normalizing alcohol-free social moments by reintroducing L0VE.L0VE cans and launching "0.0 Reasons, 0.0 Judgment" with U.S. Open activations.
Food & drink
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Gen Z are adding ICE to their pints of beer - so, would you try it?

Many young adults in Britain add ice cubes to beer and wine, facing social stigma and mixed opinions.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Z are six times more likely to be investing now than in 2015-driven by economic optimism and 'social media investment fads' says JPMorgan

JPMorgan research shows Gen Z-particularly men-have driven a surge in retail investing since the pandemic, with participation among 25-year-olds jumping from 6% in 2015 to 37% in 2024. While gaps by gender and income persist, the bank said financial education will be crucial as more first-time investors face the realities of taxes, volatility, and losses. Over the past decade retail investors have become a force to be reckoned with, proving they have the strength in numbers to outplay Wall Street professionals.
Business
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Only 12% Of Gen Z Boys Are Reading - Here's Why That Stat Is So Alarming

Regular reading can significantly develop empathy, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving in young boys, addressing a crisis of low reading rates.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
1 week ago

Instagram Launches Campus Directory Feature to Compete with TikTok's College Verification - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram launched a verified school experience for US college students, enabling UNiDAYS-verified users to add school banners and access a graduation-year organized classmate directory.
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Why LinkedIn thinks creator-led shows will redefine B2B marketing

LinkedIn is launching creator-led shows to meet Gen Z and millennial B2B buyers' video-first preferences, making influencer strategies essential for B2B marketing.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Gen Z's Limiting Screen Time - Here's How to Reach Them Now | Entrepreneur

Gen Z increasingly seeks offline experiences, limiting screen time and valuing real-life interactions; offline and direct-mail marketing effectively engages them and drives purchases.
#tinder
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Tinder explores a redesign, dating 'modes,' and college-specific features to boost engagement | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Tinder explores a redesign, dating 'modes,' and college-specific features to boost engagement | TechCrunch

Marketing
fromAdweek
1 week ago

Why Jingles Are More Than a Catchy Tune With Liberty Mutual CMO Jenna Lebel

Liberty Mutual uses data-driven creative, platform-first strategies, audio branding, and generative AI to build emotional connection and cultural relevance in commoditized insurance markets.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

Billionaire Mark Cuban says that 'companies don't understand' how to implement AI right now-and that's an opportunity for Gen Z coming out of school

Gen Z should learn AI tools and implementation skills to teach older generations and fill widespread demand in small companies.
US news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Boomer NYU professor says Gen Z's lazy label comes from zero faith in the payoff of hard work-and a fear that the world will end in 20 years anyway

Gen Z feels economically insecure and environmentally pessimistic, undermining motivation to pursue traditional career paths and long-term investments like homeownership.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Army is tapping influencers to win over Gen Z recruits

The U.S. Army is using sponsored social media influencer partnerships to reach Gen Z and promote recruitment by portraying military life as authentic and relatable.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Z is adopting 'career minimalism,' killing off the ladder for a 'lily pad' mentality, Glassdoor says

Gen Z is changing the rules of work-and the results are redefining what professional success looks like in 2025. According to a new Glassdoor report, "career minimalism" is at the heart of this shift: younger workers see their jobs as a means to financial stability, saving real passion and ambition for hours off the clock and increasingly lucrative side hustles.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why you might want to think twice about turning your hobby into a side hustle

If you're Gen Z, you probably grew up on algorithms that whisper "monetize it" the moment anything feels fun. The importance of personal brands is constantly drilled into you, along with a side of LinkedIn wins, Etsy grinds, and side hustle culture. If you're good at something, you're told to sell it (or at least make it go viral). Google queries for "how to monetize content shot up 305% in the past month, while "how to build a personal brand " is up 67% year-on-year.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Sales consultant shares advice to Gen Z on overcoming rejection

COVID hit nine months into my role and I was cold calling in my childhood bedroom all alone without any support. That's when I started sharing sales tips and videos of me live cold calling on TikTok. Very quickly, I realized there was a whole lot of other people in the same boat as me. So, I launched SellingSara about 11 months ago.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Why Gen Z is ditching the traditional 4-year degree for blue-collar work

Gen Z increasingly pursues non-college career paths—licensed trades, sales, and blue-collar work—prioritizing autonomy, pay-for-work earnings, and AI-resistant industries.
fromstupiddope.com
1 week ago

Urban Outfitters Unveils Second Season of On Rotation With Levi's | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Urban Outfitters expands its On Rotation retail concept with a Levi's collaboration, transforming select stores into interactive, denim-focused experiential pop-ups engaging Gen Z.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm a family law attorney. I've found my Gen Z clients are more willing to talk openly about finances - and prenups

Gen Z openly discusses finances and embraces prenups as routine financial planning while prioritizing two-income households and career goals.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Microlearning + Adaptive Tech: A Match Made For Gen Z Learners

Microlearning combined with AI-driven adaptive platforms delivers personalized, efficient, and engaging short-format education tailored to Gen Z learning preferences.
#social-media
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Duolingo's top social media manager says she had more professional success when she didn't separate life and work

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Duolingo's top social media manager says she had more professional success when she didn't separate life and work

fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z spends hundreds a month on 'treat culture,' justifying it with the challenges of daily life

Gen Z widely practices treat culture, using frequent small purchases for self-care and coping, often causing overspending.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

London's best cheap eats, according to TikTok foodie Sama Ansari Pour

Edinburgh ranks as the UK's top city for Gen Z, London ranks second, and London features diverse, affordable international street food options under £10.
#chipotle
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Chipotle's new rewards program lets Gen Z college students get free burritos faster. Here's what to know

fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Chipotle's new rewards program lets Gen Z college students get free burritos faster. Here's what to know

Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Kylie Jenner Can't Stop Pairing Crop Tops With This Millennial-Fave Pant

Kylie Jenner is now embracing millennial fashion trends, showcasing styles from the early 2000s.
Online learning
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A quarter of Gen Zers have followed ChatGPT's career advice-and just 3% have regrets

Gen Z job seekers increasingly use ChatGPT for career advice with minimal regrets about their choices.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

CEO of the Warren Buffett-backed venture Brooks says the top job drives him 'nuts' 20% of the time-but one mindset mantra keeps him sane

Leadership requires a balance of love and frustration, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive mindset.
fromSportico.com
2 weeks ago

ESPN to Launch TikTok-Like Feed in Its Own App

We want this to be a fresh feed that you can get lost in whenever you open the app. Vertical, scrollable video is how so many fans get their information today. I'm just thrilled to be at that moment where we can deliver that.
Digital life
fromInc
2 weeks ago

4 Reasons Gen-Z Employees Are Finally Returning to the Office

Gen Z is increasingly interested in returning to work, signaling a shift in workplace dynamics post-pandemic.
#unemployment
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Goldman Sachs economist warns Gen Z tech workers are first on the chopping block as AI shows signs of shaking up the labor market

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Goldman Sachs economist warns Gen Z tech workers are first on the chopping block as AI shows signs of shaking up the labor market

Parenting
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Bringing Mom, Dad to Job Interviews: Report | Entrepreneur

Seventy-seven percent of Gen Z workers involved parents during job interviews, contrasting with just 20% of recent graduates in a previous survey.
#job-market
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Ex-Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because they take so long to complete that AI will catch up by graduation

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Careers

While AI wipes out entry level roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it's actually 'the most exciting time to be starting out one's career'

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Careers

77% of Gen Z job seekers have brought a parent to an interview-they're even getting them to negotiate pay rises and take their hiring tests

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Ghosting in interviews has gotten so bad that the Canadian government has stepped in to help job seekers

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Ex-Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because they take so long to complete that AI will catch up by graduation

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Careers

While AI wipes out entry level roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it's actually 'the most exciting time to be starting out one's career'

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Careers

77% of Gen Z job seekers have brought a parent to an interview-they're even getting them to negotiate pay rises and take their hiring tests

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Ghosting in interviews has gotten so bad that the Canadian government has stepped in to help job seekers

fromFashion Dive
2 weeks ago

How to win back-to-school marketing as American Eagle's big bet blows up

American Eagle's marketing campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney highlights challenges in effectively communicating with a diverse audience, as backlash arises over perceived racist and sexual undertones.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The world's biggest comics platform is betting on video to lure Gen Z

Webtoon is launching vertical video adaptations of comics featuring real actors to engage Gen Z audiences.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How the US army is using influencers to recruit a new generation: Promise them this idea of stability'

Influencer Steven Kelly partnered with the US Army to promote military recruitment through lifestyle content, targeting Gen-Z audiences.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

'Skibidi', 'delulu' make their way into Cambridge Dictionary DW 08/18/2025

Internet culture is significantly influencing the evolution of the English language, as seen with the addition of new words to the dictionary.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Gen Z Buyers Want Affordable Homes in the Midwest-There's a Catch

Gen Z homebuyers face rising home insurance costs due to severe weather, impacting financial stability despite their interest in affordable Midwestern housing.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby

Gen Z's demand for luxury Swiss watches persists despite a potential price rise from tariffs.
Venture
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

These Gen Z and millennial founders dropped out of college, took $200,000 from Peter Thiel, and have now built companies worth over $100 billion

Thiel Fellowship offers $200,000 to young entrepreneurs who choose to leave college to build startups.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A 23-year-old CEO convinced his parents to open a custodial account in second grade. He fears meme stocks inflate Gen Z's dreams of getting rich quick

Steven Wang aims to improve financial literacy for young investors through his copy-trading platform, 'dub'.
fromTampa Free Press
3 weeks ago

Cuomo's Desperate Rebrand: From Governor To 'Reply Guy' In NYC Mayoral Bid

Cuomo is overhauling his image in a last-ditch effort to stop socialist Zohran Mamdani from becoming New York City's next mayor.
US politics
Film
fromFar Out Magazine
3 weeks ago

How accurate was Francis Ford Coppola's 2015 prediction for cinema's future?

Cinema's future ownership will be by content-hungry internet companies rather than traditional businesses.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey's Key Advice to Gen Z Investors Revealed

Gen Z struggles with homeownership due to financial barriers like high mortgage rates and student loans, prompting some to seek creative solutions.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

I'm a VC founder and mother to 5 Gen Z kids. My listening tour of 50 young adults shows a hunger to work hard and rewrite the American Dream

Gen Z is evolving the American Dream by prioritizing purpose, stability, and ownership, actively creating their paths to success.
Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The old system failed Gen Z. We should listen to them for a change

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce with a shift toward gig economy roles as traditional career paths become less viable.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z are sharing their unhinged hacks to surviving their toxic jobs, including CCing fake lawyers and being maliciously compliant

Gen Z often resorts to toxic-coping strategies like malicious compliance and revenge quitting to manage toxic work environments.
Relationships
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

AI as a relationship advisor: It gave me the right words, to the point I was moved to tears'

AI is increasingly being used as a relationship advisor by singles seeking communication assistance and perspective in dating.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Financial FOMO: How Young Adults' Social Lives Are Getting in the Way of Homeownership

Nearly 60% of millennials and Gen Zers say social spending has impacted their financial goals, reflecting the struggle between maintaining a social life and saving for the future.
Real estate
#walmart
Typography
fromNBC New York
3 weeks ago

Why do adults buy toys? According to experts, it's deeper than you think

Adults are driving the rapidly growing toy market, with Gen Z integrating toys into fashion.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 weeks ago

Jim Beam Unveils Sunshine Blend, a Lighter Take on Bourbon for Warm-Weather Moments | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Sunshine Blend is crafted for those very moments. It's bourbon with its sleeves rolled up-easygoing, chilled out, and tailored for daytime sipping.
Miscellaneous
#remote-work
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

KFC and Taco Bell are doubling down on Gen Z

The café was inspired by Gen Z's love for curated, customizable drinks and offers over 30 signature beverages from Churro Chillers and specialty coffees to Refrescas and Dirty Mountain Dew Baja Blast Dream sodas.
E-Commerce
LA food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Review: Panda Express And Buldak's Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken Will Light Your Mouth On Fire In All The Best Ways - Tasting Table

Panda Express introduces Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken, a new spicy dish developed with Buldak, appealing to Gen Z's taste for hot foods.
fromEMARKETER
4 weeks ago

Humor and music are the way to get Gen Z's attention

Almost half (49%) of US Gen Zers are much more likely to pay attention to ads that make them laugh or use music they like, according to a June report from Edison Research and SiriusXM Media.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Gen Z dropouts could be your future boss: 20-something year olds without degrees are leading the charge in side gigs

Gen Z is increasingly pursuing side hustles instead of traditional corporate careers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

My travels in Trump's Florida: Maga superstars, gen Z Republicans and the shame of Alligator Alcatraz'

The Turning Point Student Action summit serves as a significant platform for Gen Z conservatives and right-wing influencers.
fromHubspot
3 months ago

Marketing without the cringe: Jayde Powell on Gen Z audiences

Influencer marketing doesn't have to be expensive - think micro influencers with niche audiences... Let influencers 'speak to their audience in the way they're used to'.
Marketing
fromFortune
1 month ago

McDonald's is launching an adult Happy Meal-and a new shake designed to go viral

McDonald's plans to resurrect characters from McDonaldland, including Birdie, Hamburglar, and Mayor McCheese, starting August 12, appealing to both Gen Z and Gen X.
E-Commerce
from404 Media
1 month ago

ICE Is About To Go on a Social Media and TV Ad Recruiting Blitz

ICE is looking for a strong digital media advertising partner to enhance recruitment efforts targeting Gen Z, aiming to significantly increase personnel numbers to over 14,000.
US politics
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