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Generation Z stories

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Youngkind's study reveals emerging values of 'Zalphas'
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Youngkind's latest study urges businesses to connect with 'Zalphas', highlighting their influence on future consumer trends and values.
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Consumers favour 25% discount in exchange for emails
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Research by Daemon reveals that 58% of consumers would share their email for a 25% discount, indicating a generational divide in data sharing willingness.
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Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays
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hybrid & remote work
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A survey reveals half of Australian tech workers may work remotely from holiday spots, with 17% already doing so without employer notification.
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Public anxiety over AI-driven cyber threats rising
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A study reveals that 61% of the public fear cybercrime, particularly from AI threats, with generational gaps in concern highlighted amid rising anxiety.
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Rising debt burdens threaten young adults in Singapore
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Debt is increasingly concerning for young adults in Singapore, with rising average loan sizes highlighting financial pressures despite a drop in applications.
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High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms
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productivity
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millennials
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Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.
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Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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debit & credit cards
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australian government
A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.
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LG Electronics ranks 97th in Best Global Brands 2024
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital marketing
LG Electronics has soared in brand valuation, ranking 97th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2024 report, valued at USD$6.5 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year.
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Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.
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UK business leaders to boost tech investments by 23% next year
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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investment
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generation z
UK business leaders are set to boost tech investments by 23% due to AI innovations, a new study from Seismic reveals.
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Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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social media
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united nations
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generation z
Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.
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UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.
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New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.
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Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.
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Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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bnpl
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ar, vr & metaverse
Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.
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Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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youtube
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market
Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
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Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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productivity
Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.
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New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.
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Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.