Generation Z stories

Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.

UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
Last week
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biometrics
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mfa
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data privacy
The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.

Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Last week
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.

AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.

Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.

TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
This month
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

London's night economy thrives as retail sector declines
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workforce management
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deputy
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millennials
London's night economy flourishes as retail jobs remain 5% down since the pandemic, with hospitality seeing a 2% annual increase in employment.

Atlassian unveils major Trello update with AI features
Last month
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devops
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apm
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software development
Atlassian has launched a significant update for Trello, introducing AI features to streamline task management and improve personal productivity.

Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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ai
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workplace
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freshworks
New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.

Gen Z employees often bypass workplace data protection
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A survey by Dojo reveals that over half of Generation Z workers in the UK fail to adhere to essential security protocols, risking data breaches.

Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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sustainability
British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

Youngkind's study reveals emerging values of 'Zalphas'
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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dei
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Youngkind's latest study urges businesses to connect with 'Zalphas', highlighting their influence on future consumer trends and values.

Consumers favour 25% discount in exchange for emails
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Research by Daemon reveals that 58% of consumers would share their email for a 25% discount, indicating a generational divide in data sharing willingness.

Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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generation z
A survey reveals half of Australian tech workers may work remotely from holiday spots, with 17% already doing so without employer notification.

Public anxiety over AI-driven cyber threats rising
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A study reveals that 61% of the public fear cybercrime, particularly from AI threats, with generational gaps in concern highlighted amid rising anxiety.

Rising debt burdens threaten young adults in Singapore
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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inflation
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millennials
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generation z
Debt is increasingly concerning for young adults in Singapore, with rising average loan sizes highlighting financial pressures despite a drop in applications.

High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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productivity
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millennials
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generation z
Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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debit & credit cards
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australian government
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 ranks 97th in Best Global Brands 2024
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital marketing
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.