Gen Z stories
Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.
Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.
Retailers face a shift in trust as 64% of Gen Z shoppers buy on AI recommendations without checking other sources, a study finds.
Cashback spending on Chexy is rising fastest among Canadians under 40, highlighting a shift towards immediate rewards on bills, rent and taxes.
Prospective buyers are increasingly using AI and other digital tools to navigate an unsettled housing market, with 59% feeling more confident than a year ago.
New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.
US shoppers are making loyalty programmes part of weekly spending, with 91% saying they influence whether they buy again.
Retailers are losing their grip on returns as more young shoppers shrug off fees and suspensions, a survey shows.
Nearly 6 million Britons now say they belong to more than one social class, highlighting a shift that may reshape voting and consumer behaviour.
Price promotions are steering many Australians towards less nutritious groceries, with 83% backing more supermarket discounts on healthier food.
Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.
Hiring teams are under pressure as application volumes surge, pushing employers to replace CV screening with earlier behavioural assessments.
Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.
Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.
A cultural gap is slowing workplace AI adoption, with 42% of U.S. workers too embarrassed to ask colleagues for help, a survey finds.
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
Most UK marketing leaders plan to boost AI budgets, but consumers want clearer rules before trusting adverts made with it.
The move targets younger fans spending more time in gaming, as 7.4 million Australians now devote eight hours a week to sport.
Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.
Australians are using AI heavily, but most still want clear labelling and sourcing before they trust its search and shopping advice.
