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Everything you need to know about going freelance
More young people today are interested in going self-employed than ever before, but it’s not quite as simple as quitting your day job and lugging a laptop to Starbucks. Here’s a rundown of the essentials you need to know. Say you haven’t had an existential crisis over the few years...
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74% of younger people want to switch jobs to build skills
A new study by Amazon has found that nearly three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z employees are anticipating quitting their current job in order to build their individual skills elsewhere. Frustrated with your workplace? Wishing you could develop new skills to help in your career? Turns out you’re not alone....
Study finds Gen Z most apathetic about cybersecurity at work
A new research piece by services firm EY found that while young employees fully understand privacy breaches and potential threats, they largely aren’t fussed. Will businesses need to evolve their practices to cater to changing behaviours? We’re all used to cybersecurity measures by now. You can’t browse the internet...
Study finds Gen Z more likely to share salary information
A report from LinkedIn indicates that young people are more willing to discuss salary information with peers than older generations. We’ve all been subject to a money conversation at least once in our lifetimes. Whether it’s a discussion on bonuses or a heated debate over minimum wage, everyone is affected...
A beginner’s side hustle guide for introverted entrepreneurs
If at the end of a normal working day, the prospect of yet more formal interaction doesn’t appeal, here are some ways you can generate extra funds while keeping to yourself. It takes all sorts to make a world, but everyone deserves a chance to make bank. Side hustle is a...
Passionfruit aims to transform freelancing for Gen Z
While there’s no shortage of freelancer apps out there, Passionfruit is aiming to transform the practice for Gen Z workers and professional employers. Peer mentorship programs are planned, and the platform will even help users manage their finances. Freelancers rejoice, you may soon have a one-stop shop to grow and...
Understanding the highs and lows of au pair life
After 18 years of education, many young people want to travel the world. Becoming an au pair is the best way to see the wonders of Earth while maintaining a living — but is it the solution it’s made itself out to be? Feeling the pressure from the American education system, 19-year-old Edwina Koch set off to become an au pair for a family in Paris. ‘Moving to France seemed...
What should Gen Z know about managing money?
While it’s no secret that young people can find out pretty much anything via the internet and social media, it’s still worth knowing the basics when it comes to managing money. Here’s the essentials to get you started. As a larger proportion of Gen Z enters the workforce, more of us are having to fully wrap our heads around managing money and understanding budgets. We’ve also taxes to think about, self-assessments,...
Prospect 100 and Kering launch sustainable design competition
Prospect 100 is partnering with luxury clothing group Kering for its latest competition, which asks to redesign an existent garment and make it sustainable. Up to $20,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs – including a PR workshop by us! Fancy yourself the next Alexander McQueen? Passionate about all things sustainable and eager to repurpose your wardrobe? You may want to check out Prospect 100’s latest free-to-enter contest, the...
TikTok expands its first-party creative tools with AR Effects Studio
With AR developers opting for Facebook and Snapchat as their go-to apps for creating effects, TikTok is set to completely overhaul its own creative features. Could this spell the beginning of the end for TikTok’s feeder platforms? As TikTok moves to stop feeder AR softwares like Spark AR and Snap AR from profiting off its massive audience, one message is clear for the social giant’s 1 billion plus user base:...
