CEO Reveals His Son Joins Gen Z in Questioning the Value of a College Degree
CEO says his son is among Gen Zers questioning whether a college degree is worth it Gen Z is debating whether college is still worth it—and it’s a conversation even GV’s CEO David Krane has had at the dinner table. Krane’s oldest son, who’s halfway through college, is among the Gen Zers questioning the value […]
Professors Believe Students Are Workforce-Ready, but Nearly Half of Students Feel Unprepared for Entry-Level Positions
Professors think students are prepared for the workforce— nearly half of students disagree and feel unready even for entry-level roles While it may be assumed that recent college graduates aren’t ready to take on the AI-burdened job market, the ones prepping them for the workforce feel otherwise. Nearly nine in 10 educators believe their students […]
PwC UK’s Chief Acknowledges Job Cuts at Entry-Level and Monitors AI’s Impact on Work Dynamics
PwC’s U.K. chief admits he’s cutting entry-level jobs and watching to see how AI changes work Gen Z college graduates are eager to launch their careers but are instead hitting a wall. Despite promises that degrees would open doors to stable, well-paying jobs, just landing an interview is an uphill battle. Even execs are slowly […]
As Chief Legal Officer of a $4 Billion IT Unicorn, Here’s My Gen Z Advice for Leaders Reimagining Entry-Level Roles in the AI Era
I’m chief legal officer at a $4 billion IT unicorn and I’ve got Gen Z advice for leaders looking to reimagine entry-level work in the age of AI LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer recently warned that AI is “breaking” entry-level jobs that have historically served as stepping stones for young workers. As Aneesh Raman wrote in […]
Grads are turning to this business degree with minimal experience in a challenging job market.
Grads are flocking to this business degree with little or no work experience amid a tough job market It’s a tough time to be graduating from college—fresh-faced Gen Zers are stepping into an uncertain market riddled with “ghost” jobs, AI automation, and dwindling entry-level opportunities. With little to no work experience, they’re turning to one […]
Gen Z is Pursuing ‘Secure’ Healthcare Careers to Future-Proof Against AI, Yet Chiropractors, Doctors, and Paramedics Report High Job Dissatisfaction
Gen Z are eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers Tech leaders have consistently warned that AI is already as good as entry-level workers and that it could halve white-collar jobs by 2030. In fact, a “first-of-its-kind” Stanford University study has warned that the […]
Unusual Developments in the Economy: Six Emerging Economic Classes, According to a New York Times Bestselling Author
‘Something weird’s going on’ in the economy as 6 new economic classes take shape, says New York Times bestselling author Nick Maggiulli is juggling more than spreadsheets these days. He’s chief operating officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management, but he’s also a blogger, and now a two-time author thanks to his latest book, “The Wealth Ladder,” which […]
Gen Z Deserves a Voice: Let’s Learn from Their Insights
The old system failed Gen Z. We should listen to them for a change Working, learning and earning look radically different today than they did for previous generations. The predictable, linear career paths of the past have given way to a much less certain professional life. Every day brings another headline about Gen Z’s eroding […]
Study: Guilt and Shame Drive Many Chinese Students to Learn AI, Rather Than Enjoyment
Study: Many Chinese students are motivated to learn AI due to ‘guilt and shame,’ not enjoyment Just because Gen Z is leading the charge on integrating AI tools into their school work doesn’t mean they actually want to be. A new study published this week in the journal Science of Learning found many university students […]
Dating Apps Leverage AI to Attract Gen Z, But Survey Reveals Limited Success
Dating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren’t flying, survey finds While dating apps were all the millennial rage just a few years ago, Gen Z has been quite skeptical about finding a romantic partner online. Even the CEO of Match Group, a major dating-app conglomerate, has admitted as […]