Generation Z Stories - Page 6

Asian Stories

Generation Z stories

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Generation Z stories

Digital Transformation

New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Surveillance

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Generation Z stories

Digital Transformation

AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers

AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption

AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Data Privacy

UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance

Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Customer Experience

Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail

Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.

By Teresa Sperti • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Phishing

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides

Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Payment Technologies

Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Risk & Compliance

Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts

Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025