Gen Z stories - Page 2
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Building a digital economy for Gen Z
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Gen Z expects a digital economy that moves as fast and fluidly as their online lives, demanding real-time, seamless monetary interactions and value exchange.
Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
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Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.
Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis
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Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity
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UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
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Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.
2026: The agentic AI takeover
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By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.
Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
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Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.
Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year
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Max Klymenko, a UK creator, won the RØDE Creator of the Year Award and USD $25,000 for his popular Career Ladder series educating Gen Z audiences.
Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts
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Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better
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Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
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Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
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Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
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One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions
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A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable
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Two NZ startups, Employment Hero and Clearhead, join forces to make affordable mental health support accessible for employees in small businesses.
Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X
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Young UK hospitality staff face more shift unpredictability and stress than Gen X, with 73% of Gen Z reporting last-minute changes to their schedules.
Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets
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Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground
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Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.