Career and Company

Gen Z

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Young adults from Gen Z actively participating in skilled trades, demonstrating pride and focus in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.
Insights

Gen Z Eyes Skilled Trades Over Tech for Tangible Rewards

Fifty-five percent of Gen Z respondents now consider a career in skilled trades.

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
Young Gen Z entrepreneurs in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing the new generation of business leaders.
Entrepreneurship

Gen Z to Lead New Business Starts, Surpassing Boomers in 2025

A new report from Gusto found Gen Z entrepreneurs surpassed Baby Boomers in new business formation for the first time in 2025, according to Business Journal Daily .

Jenna Wallace·May 16, 2026
Gen Z individuals using technology to create content and pursue careers influenced by social media, showcasing a shift from traditional paths.
Careers

Social Media Shapes Gen Z Career Paths, Challenging Degrees

Nearly half of Gen Z adults, specifically 44%, envision their ideal career as a professional content creator.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 14, 2026
Young professionals from Gen Z enjoying outdoor activities and personal time, symbolizing a prioritization of work-life balance over traditional career advancement.
Personal Growth

Gen Z Prioritizes Work-Life Balance Over Climbing The Ladder

For the first time in 22 years, work-life balance has surpassed pay as the primary motivator for employees.

Jenna Wallace·May 14, 2026
A young Gen Z entrepreneur achieving financial success and career influence through TikTok, symbolizing a new era of digital entrepreneurship and career choices.
Careers

TikTok success influences Gen Z career choices, boosts earnings

At just 21 years old, Logan Walter achieved millionaire status by selling lifestyle products on TikTok Shop, a path he chose over completing his college degree, according to Fortune .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 13, 2026
Young UK Gen Z and Millennial professionals expressing concern over job prospects and the rising cost of living, highlighting financial strain.
Careers

Deloitte survey: Cost of living tops UK Gen Z, Millennial job concerns

In the UK, 46% of Gen Zs and 46% of millennials have delayed major life decisions due to their financial situation, a stark indicator of how the cost of living reshapes their career and life choices,

Nathaniel Brooks·May 13, 2026
Gen Z individuals struggling to understand complex AI interfaces amidst a backdrop of a high-demand, futuristic job market.
Insights

Gen Z struggles with AI skills despite surging job demand

A significant 48% of parents now trust non-degree, career-focused pathways more than traditional degrees to prepare their children for the future.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 8, 2026
Diverse young professionals in a modern office, actively participating in a supportive and open discussion, demonstrating psychological safety.
Workplace

What is psychological safety and why do young workers demand it?

A recent survey found that 75% of Gen Z employees would consider leaving a job if they felt unable to voice concerns or make mistakes without fear of reprisal, even if compensation was competitive.

Marcus Ellery·May 7, 2026
Diverse team members from multiple generations collaborating successfully in a modern office, symbolizing unity and innovation for 2026.
Workplace

2 Multigenerational Collaboration Strategies for 2026 Success

2 strategies for successful multigenerational collaboration in 2026.

Marcus Ellery·May 6, 2026