Gen Z in the workplace
brat summer walks demurely into an office. Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Gen Z in the workforce, from why weβre taking more sick days to whether we actually prefer remote working. We also discuss a win for Gen Z activists...
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Gen Zers are causing a boom in… romance
Gen Z love love Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at the world of romance and why the market for it has been exploding over the past few years, moving from the fringes to more and more places in mainstream culture. We...
Gen Z is healthy and boring
are the kids having fun? Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss health, fun and phone-use amongst young people. We also take a look at doom spending, PowerPoint parties, and more . . . Okay, Iβll admit β I wasnβt being entirely serious in the title....
What is Jai Ho summer?
The latest Gen-Z internet trend is all about celebrating South Asian culture, without South Asians. Youβd be forgiven for thinking 2024 was the summer of all this Brat. But the internetβs latest obsession isnβt just about wearing lurid green and smoking a packet of Marlboro Reds. This year, a new vibe...
Where in the UK is best for Northern creatives?
Though creative brain drain has seen Northern graduates move South for years, Manchester now boasts more jobs per person than the UKβs capital β but is it affordable to live there? Already regarded as the powerhouse of the North thanks to its rich (literally) industrial history and iconic music scene,...
How Miu Miu are winning with Gen Z
it girls, lit girls & emma chamberlain Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss the fashion brandβs winning relationship with Gen Z, as well as self-compassion amongst young people, our attitude to car culture, and more . . . Pradaβs little sister has been cashing in...
What do Gen Zers think of Kamala Harris?
From Swifties to Brat Summer and the latest polling Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss Gen Zβs views on the upcoming US election. We also take a look at βunderconsumption coreβ, Gen Zβs dislike for overhyped sightseeing, and more . . . No generation is a monolith, and within any age bracket there will be a full spread of views, but as always there are...
Do Gen Zers care about the truth online?
On our Gen Z insights column, we discuss a recent study by Google and take a look at the rental crisis, brat summer, Gen Z-led protests in Kenya and more. Do Gen Zers care about the truth? A newly released study by some of the folks at Google found that Gen Zers spend most of their time online unconcerned with the truth, because they are simply looking to pass the time. The...
Gen Z want green jobs but donβt know how to get them
60% of Gen Z workers are reportedly keen to launch their green career in the next 5 years, but less than 20% have any idea about where to begin. Existential dread about the state of the climate is part and parcel of being a Gen Zer, but many of us want to avoid the pit of nihilism by jumping into green careers. Unfortunately, however, information and guidance on how to get...
Question β What other courses should I take to get into UI/UX?
Wondering what other qualifications could help boost your career prospects in UI and UX work? Our career coach offers up some tips to get you started. Question: Are there any courses or certificates I should be taking to help my path into UI/UX as a teenager? β Hima, Gurugram There are plenty of courses you can do to help you get into UI/UX. Iβd suggest starting with courses that are...
