Generation Z stories

Debt is increasingly concerning for young adults in Singapore, with rising average loan sizes highlighting financial pressures despite a drop in applications.

Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

LG Electronics has soared in brand valuation, ranking 97th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2024 report, valued at USD$6.5 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year.

SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.

UK business leaders are set to boost tech investments by 23% due to AI innovations, a new study from Seismic reveals.

Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.

UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.

Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.

Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.