Are Gen Z too woke to work? Opinion Companies are as much to blame as employees for creating a culture that prioritises vapid mental health initiatives above interventions that can make a real difference, says Theresa Bischoff Statistically speaking, having a job is better for your mental health than not having a job. Great news for bosses – in theory. In reality, inactivity [...]
Rugby is staring into the abyss when it comes to Gen Z Sport Business Look at rugby in Britain today and objectively try to answer the following questions. Is it appealing to you? Is it sexy enough to invest in? Would I take my kids or young relatives to watch it? These are the questions rugby chiefs will always be grappling with, and good luck to them. But rugby [...]
Is Gen Z really a risk to businesses? The City View A lazy, entitled and narcissistic generation, more interested in TikTok than hard work. The stereotypes about Gen Z have, apparently, become so pervasive that managing a young workforce is now considered the biggest business threat by CEOs. Just 38 per cent of executives are “very confident” in tackling demands for better pay and benefits from [...]
Professional services chiefs fear Gen Z workplace demands are a key ‘threat’ October 16, 2024 Managing a Gen Z workforce is a leading worry for professional service CEOs, as it was revealed they lack the confidence in handling the younger employees.
‘It has changed my whole life’: Inside London’s Tiktok famous jewellery warehouse September 23, 2024 Jon Goldsmith struck upon gold when he discovered an abandoned jewellery warehouse in west London. Now Tiktok's changed the game again.
Revolut investor backs Gen Z credit card fintech Yonder September 19, 2024 Credit card start-up Yonder has exceeded a post-money valuation of £100m as it secured another £23.4m in its latest funding round, led by one of the early investors of fintech app Revolut. The credit card rewards firm, which is geared towards millennials and Gen Z consumers, plans to use the latest injection of funding to [...]
Safestay: ‘Strong progress’ as hostel group boosted by Gen Z travel September 5, 2024 Premium hostel group Safestay have significantly shrunk their pre-tax loss as they undergo a gradual post-pandemic recovery supported by investment in new sites and demand from younger travellers. The AIM-listed company reported revenue of £10.7m in the six months ended 30 June 2024, up by 6.6 per cent from £10m in 2023. It reported earnings [...]
The Gen Z shoppers driving luxury reselling online August 30, 2024 Secondhand luxury goods have boomed online over the last few years, going from a corner of the internet to a $50bn sector last year, covering just over 10 per cent of the total luxury market. Most of the growth in the resale market has been driven by gen Z shoppers looking for unique, economical and [...]
Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids August 28, 2024 The rising costs of higher education—tuition fees and living expenses—have placed an enormous burden on parents, many are asking if it’s worth it, says Eliza Filby Like many parents I’m counting down the days to term time, but this year there’s a poignancy with our youngest starting school. As I prepare to wave her off at [...]
Build, Baby, Build: Move over avo toast, ceramics are Gen Z’s housing crisis crutch June 27, 2024 Gen Z are spending more time and money on interior design, not despite, but because of, the housing crisis, writes Anna Moloney.