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Gen Z stories

What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?

Higher costs are pushing home ownership further out of reach, as New Zealand buyers favour central, higher-quality housing and amenity.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Tenure – what to expect in 2023 and tips to get them to stay
Human Capital Management

Tenure – what to expect in 2023 and tips to get them to stay

Gen Z and millennials are driving shorter job stints, leaving employers to rethink retention as average tenure settles at two to four years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023
Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured
Risk & Compliance

Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured

Rising rebuild costs are leaving many Kiwi homeowners exposed, with 30% unsure their cover would fully replace a total-loss house.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
What does the future construction workforce look like?
Data Analytics

What does the future construction workforce look like?

Digital tools are becoming vital as the industry fights a skills shortage and tries to lure younger, tech-savvy workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Are vertical villages the future?
Smart Cities

Are vertical villages the future?

With 2.5 billion more people heading for cities, planners are eyeing stacked mixed-use towers as a way to save space and build community.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research
Unified Communications

Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research

The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Adobe Future of Creativity Study shows growth for creators
Digital Transformation

Adobe Future of Creativity Study shows growth for creators

Adobe study reveals that Australian creators are capitalizing on the booming Creator Economy, with 48% monetizing their content.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online
Biometrics

Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online

In the three years leading up to 2022, the number of Gen Zs who fell victim to online scams rose by 123%, according to Ping Identity.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Understanding modern retail through the Gen Z filter
Digital Transformation

Understanding modern retail through the Gen Z filter

Reaching 'Generation Omnichannel': How retailers are adapting to the shopping habits of Gen Z, the emerging cultural and economic powerhouse.

By Richard Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages
Virtualisation

The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages

New research from Citrix reveals hybrid working and ventures into the metaverse are top of mind for Gen Z workers.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Publicis Sapient and The Man Cave drive digital transformation for mental health
Digital Transformation

Publicis Sapient and The Man Cave drive digital transformation for mental health

Publicis Sapient and The Man Cave are joining forces to help support the mental health and wellbeing of young men around the world.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
How digital natives are changing the future of work
Unified Communications

How digital natives are changing the future of work


With Gen Z set to comprise one-third of the Australian workforce by 2030, there is no mistake that their presence will impact the future of the workplace.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Millennials out as Gen Z moves front and centre
Recruitment

Millennials out as Gen Z moves front and centre

Generation Z's entrepreneurial and innovative nature is the future of the workplace, says Spaceworks CEO Lizzi Whaley.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Personalisation more important than privacy for Gen Z
Data Protection

Personalisation more important than privacy for Gen Z

Gen Z doesn't just use the internet to connect them, entertain them, sell to them, and build their digital brand, they expect it to.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Bridging the generation gap: Gen Z in the workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bridging the generation gap: Gen Z in the workforce

Generation Z, the new breed of digital nomads, is shaking up the world of work and forcing employers to align with their values and provide flexibility.

By Chris Wade • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023
Accenture: Young Aussies driving digital healthcare market
Digital Transformation

Accenture: Young Aussies driving digital healthcare market

Millennial and Gen Z Aussies lead the charge in digital healthcare, embracing virtual services and disrupting traditional models, an Accenture survey reveals.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019