#generation-z

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fromFortune
3 days ago

Employers, beware: Gen Z is the 'pragmatic generation' redefining success, seeing money as just a means to an end, landmark survey says

Generation Z is characterized by a pragmatic approach to life's traditional milestones, prioritizing stability over wealth and success redefined.
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Here's Why Gen Z Is So, So Disapproving Of Couples With Age Differences

Age-disparate relationships raise ethical concerns, especially within the context of consent and power dynamics among different generations.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Rizz, drip and Skibidi toilet: A dad's guide to understanding teenage slang

Language is a living thing. It never resides in a fixed state, but is shaped and remolded by each of us as individuals, as societies, as communities.
Digital life
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why business schools need to teach character development

Programs that help students discern their vocation are becoming more prominent in higher education as graduates seek purpose in their work.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Someone's always watching': Gen Z is spying on each other

Location sharing services like Find My, Snap Map and Life360 are hugely popular among members of Generation Z, who use the apps to strengthen social bonds and make everything from meeting up at a concert to planning study dates easier.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young Europeans losing faith in democracy, poll finds

Support for democracy among young people in Europe varies significantly, with only half in France and Spain seeing it as the best government form, while Poland has lower support.
EU data protection
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Nothing Glyph Matrix on an iPhone?? This LED Case makes it possible... - Yanko Design

Picdance has developed an innovative iPhone case featuring a customizable LED matrix screen that allows users to express their personality through pixel art and interactive designs.
Gadgets
Venture
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How to understand the new work expectations of Gen Z

Generation Z values practicality in the workplace, often prioritizing work-life balance and efficiency over traditional career paths.
Parenting
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Why are young people taking fewer risks? - Harvard Gazette

Young people today are increasingly risk-averse due to a complex mix of overparenting and societal fears.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Digital solidarity: How Iran's Gen Z is dealing with war online

With conventional safe havens out of reach and communication networks under heavy surveillance or blocked entirely, Iran's Generation Z are carving out new refuges in the digital world.
Women in technology
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

el departamento sculpts sensory-driven gen Z interiors for bershka ibiza flagship store

Bershka's new flagship store redefines retail with a sensory, sculptural environment that resonates with the cultural context of Ibiza, targeting Generation Z.
Graphic design
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Gen Z awkwardly transitions into 'Adults'

Adults, a new sitcom featuring a group of friends living in Queens, New York, captures the quintessential trials and tribulations of 20-somethings in relatable, humorous ways.
Arts
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Rules of Engagement for Instagram: A Guide to Navigating Social Media

Social media has become as fundamentally significant as a cell phone number for Generation Z, shaping their social interactions and access to information.
Social media marketing
Marketing tech
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Does Your Business Really Need to Follow Customer Service Trends? | HackerNoon

Not all customer service trends are essential; evaluate their relevance to your business.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Would You Rather Be Influential or Be an "Influencer"?

To be an "influencer", then, has become a single targeted goal, not the byproduct or consequence of significant self-driven work or actions.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Folk, fiddles and foot-stomping: how gen Z rebooted old-school Norwegian music

Tuvas Blodklubb has opened up folk music experiences to a broader audience, notably the LGBTQ+ community, distinguishing it as a modern, inclusive venue for young people.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Climate extremists make our kids despair - and groom them to join the left's crusades

Extreme privilege and fame have never been a recipe for emotional stability, but today's Hollywood offspring seem especially unequipped to face reality.
NYC parents
fromWWD
2 months ago

Beauty's Digital Future: Listrak's Jaime Elden Talks AI, Social Commerce and Gen Z Influence

"Fragrance is booming with young men and boys who are spending $200, $300 or even $400 on luxury brands... My son saw it on TikTok and we came back with lots of perfume from Europe."
Marketing tech
#job-market
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Handheld gadget concept lets you go on a digital detox while being connected - Yanko Design

OFFit is a compact digital device designed to promote digital well-being by allowing users to control their app access and exposure to harmful content.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

4 insights for Gen Z's graduating class of 2025 from a business professor

Define your own values to understand what success means to you.
#workplace-culture
Career
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Why Gen Z Is Ditching the Corner Office Dream - and How Businesses Can Adapt | Entrepreneur

Gen Z values emotional fulfillment over traditional career success metrics, transforming workplace dynamics.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

Gen Z Lawyer Tells Senior Associate, 'Nah, You Do That' - Above the Law

Gen Z lawyers are facing challenges in adapting to workplace expectations, significantly influenced by pandemic-related disruptions.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

4 Workplace Rules Gen Z Is Breaking And Thriving Because Of It

Gen Z's rejection of traditional workplace norms is reshaping productivity and benefitting businesses.
Career
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Why Gen Z Is Ditching the Corner Office Dream - and How Businesses Can Adapt | Entrepreneur

Gen Z values emotional fulfillment over traditional career success metrics, transforming workplace dynamics.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Shocking majority of Gen Zers would marry AI, think it could replace human connection: poll

Generation Z is open to forming emotional connections with AI partners, with many considering marriage if it were legal.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

First-time homebuyers account for record share of agency lending

First-time buyers, especially Gen Z, dominate the housing market despite affordability challenges, achieving record mortgage shares.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

A Staggering Number of Gen Z Think AI Is Already Conscious

A considerable portion of Generation Z expresses belief in AI's potential consciousness and its future takeover, reflecting a unique relationship with technology and its implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Is the gym gen Z's pub? podcast

When you see social media promoting workouts as key to feeling and looking better, it's pivotal to note that this often veers into individualistic mental health posturing.
Exercise
#mental-health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Screen Time and Sheltering: Twin Drivers of Youth Mental Health Decline

40% of Generation Z has a mental health diagnosis due to parenting practices and reliance on digital technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Coachella 2025 highlights: a sweaty, star-packed year with thrills for all ages

Coachella is facing identity challenges as attendees grapple with high costs and physical demands, leading to financial insecurities among festival-goers.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 months ago

How mobile devices shape the way Gen Z interacts with brands, spends money

Mobile marketing significantly influences Gen Z purchasing decisions in Poland, with mobile devices integral to their identity and brand interactions.
Fashion & style
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Vintage fashion hype: Gen Z on a treasure hunt DW 04/04/2025

Second-hand clothing is becoming mainstream among young adults, driven by online platforms and a shift in perception toward sustainability and individuality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What Does Gen-Z Want in France? American Beauty Brands.

You hold fleur with grace / beneath lavender light / your gaze tranquil elegance, read a poem spat out for a friend of Jeanne Melman's.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The office siren' is over: why gen Z are succumbing to dull workwear

The romanticization of corporate life is fading as economic concerns reshape workplace fashion.
Workers are shifting to conservative clothing styles in response to job market fears.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gen Z is opting for Steve Jobs-style work uniforms to avoid 'decision fatigue'

Gen Z is adopting 'Steve Jobs-style' work uniforms to simplify decision-making and gain control in their careers during economic uncertainty.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Adult Children Are Tapping Into the Bank of Mom and Dad More Than Ever Before To Pay Their Mortgages

The monthly contributions parents provide to their adult children has increased from year to year, averaging $1,384 in 2024 to $1,474 in 2025.
Parenting
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

How young investors are shaping the future of the UK stock market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

technology, mobile-first design, and simple access to educational resources, this new wave of investors is seeking more control, transparency, and personalization.
London startup
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Not Zombies but Zoombies

Facial expressions are vital for relationship building; pandemic habits have hindered this ability.
Explicit teaching of emotional expression is essential for Generation Z.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

10 Markets Where Gen Z Can Afford To Buy a Home

Gen Z homebuyers are increasingly turning to affordable markets in the Midwest and South due to rising personal debt levels.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Real estate agents are struggling to sell in disaster-stricken areas

High-end homes in disaster-prone areas face significant selling challenges due to climate risk considerations from younger buyers.
fromPhys
4 months ago

Micro-influencers have a major influence on Generation Z

"I investigated the characteristics that make Generation Z a different type of consumer. They are a new consumer in the U.S. market and are very different from past generations."
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago

How Gen Z affects B2B social media

Generation Z is reshaping B2B social media through their unique perspectives and demands for authenticity.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Nearly Half of UK Investors Are Under 30, with Gen Z Favouring Crypto and Millennials Prioritising Ethical Investments

43% of UK investors are under 30, signaling a generational shift in investment behaviors.
#personal-debt
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Is Gen Z in Too Much Debt To Ever Own a Home?

Generation Z carries the heaviest personal debt, which poses challenges for their financial future, especially in homebuying.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Is Gen Z in Too Much Debt To Ever Own a Home?

Generation Z carries the heaviest personal debt, which poses challenges for their financial future, especially in homebuying.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How managers can help Gen Z employees find meaning in their work

Managers must help Gen Z employees find meaningful work for greater job satisfaction and reduced turnover.
Digital life
fromITPro
4 months ago

What are digital natives and are they the future of tech?

Digital natives are reshaping workplace dynamics with their tech-savviness.
Understanding of technology requires deeper knowledge beyond just proficiency.
Proficiency in using tools does not ensure comprehensive understanding.
Promoting coding skills is essential to prevent a decline in digital literacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Young Australian voters: tell us what issues you care about at the federal election

The 2025 federal election will see nearly half of voters coming from Generation Z and millennials.
Digital life
fromVogue Business
5 months ago

How can brands capture the loyalty of Gen Z?

Generation Z is emerging as a powerful luxury consumer group, with unique spending habits influenced by digital and social media.
Luxury brands need to adapt their strategies to engage Gen Z through experiential and emotional connections.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Are All Gen Zers Really Entitled, Lazy, and Phone-Addicted?

Stereotypes can help quickly assess traits but may lead to misunderstandings.
Gen Z faces stereotypes that contain some truth but don't capture individual realities.
Understanding individuals requires viewing them beyond generational labels.
LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds

Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., a figure that has tripled since 2012.
The rise in L.G.B.T.Q. identification is mainly among young people, especially bisexual women.
Generation Z shows the highest rates of L.G.B.T.Q. identification, particularly among transgender individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The climate crisis is a cost of living issue for Australia. My generation will be the first to pay for it | Anjali Sharma

As cacao plants can't yield beans in temperatures above 32C, climate change is a critical factor driving up chocolate prices, affecting all consumers.
Social justice
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Dissatisfaction among gen Z staff is ticking timebomb' for NHS

The NHS is experiencing rising dissatisfaction and stress among young staff, posing a significant risk to workforce retention.
fromCity AM
5 months ago

WFH: Just one in 10 Gen Z want to be in the office full-time - City AM

A significant portion of Generation Z prefers remote work, with many seeking to spend even less time in the office.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Coach's Stuart Vevers puts gen Z on the catwalk at New York fashion week

The Coach brand is thriving by emphasizing self-expression and listening to younger generations' fashion needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Desperate for change' but is UK gen Z really disillusioned with democracy?

The responses indicate a generational disillusionment with traditional political structures, suggesting a growing frustration with the inefficiencies of democracy and a yearning for change.
UK politics
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

Therapists Are Sharing The Most Common Sex Issues Gen Z Is Bringing Up In Therapy, And We Should All Be Talking More About This Stuff

So when young adults say they aren't having sex, this does not necessarily mean that they are sexually inexperienced; rather, many of them seem to be expressing their sexuality in a different way.
Relationships
fromBig Think
6 months ago

Why leaders should ride the "SURF Framework" for sustainability

"Over two-thirds of staff in the UK want to work for a company that is trying to have a positive impact in the world, highlighting that sustainability now influences career choice."
Miscellaneous
fromThe Business Journals
6 months ago

The Playbook: A surprising way to boost employee retention in 2025 - The Business Journals

According to a recent survey from background and employment-check company Checkr, less than half of workers say they are happy with their jobs. The report, which surveyed roughly 3,000 workers, found that 44% of all respondents said they were happy at work. That number dropped to 35% for Gen Z workers compared to 50% for both baby boomers and Gen X workers. Millennials were also less happy than the average, at 42%.
Remote teams
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
8 months ago

Rep. Maxwell Frost runs to be first Gen Z congressional leader

Rep. Maxwell Frost is running for Democratic leadership to bring a Gen Z approach, focusing on digital communication and modern branding strategies.
fromForbes
8 months ago

Council Post: How To Build Brand Loyalty With Gen-Z

Gen-Z exhibits unpredictable loyalty; brands must adapt strategies to meet their unique expectations and behaviors.
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