Employers think Gen Z has forgotten how to work – are they right? Opinion Over half of UK employers are worried about Gen Z behaviour and professionalism. Here’s three things they can do, according to Eliza Filby ‘Why won’t our graduates just pick up the phone?’ is the most frequent complaint I hear from leaders. It may be the point of most frustration but it’s far from the most [...]
Gen Z don’t want meaningless work – but that might be a good thing Opinion Gen Z will not accept meaningless work, nor should they. The burgeoning industry of green jobs could be the answer.
Lectures in pubs are selling out. Sorry Michael Gove – experts are back Life&Style Once shunned by a populace 'tired of experts', a new generation is embracing intellectualism with personal curriculums and lectures for leisure.
Are super clubs dead? October 21, 2025 With young people now opting for smaller, cheaper and more intimate venues, the days of the super club look numbered, writes Sacha Lord.
Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, Nosferatu: Why is Gen Z obsessed with Gothic Victorians? October 13, 2025 Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Nosferatu: Victorian Gothic fiction is having a film revival. Anna Moloney asks why.
Why are Gen Z embracing Catholicism? June 24, 2025 As Gen Z embrace Catholicism, Anna Moloney wonders why her nominal religion is suddenly so chic. Could the answer be ‘accessories’?
Are Gen Z ditching the pub for the gym? May 27, 2025 Gen Z are ditching the pub and choosing to socialise with their friends at the gym more, the boss of one of the UK's largest chains has said.
Uniqlo: Gen Z’s viral fashion trends help profit rocket March 26, 2025 Viral fashion trends among Generation Z helped Uniqlo’s profit surge by more than €100m (£83.5m) during its latest financial year. The London-headquartered European division of the Japanese giant has reported a turnover of €1.69bn for the 12 months to 31 August, 2024, up from the €1.30bn it achieved in the prior period. New accounts filed [...]
Dear Gen Z, put down the mini golf clubs and get to the pub February 11, 2025 Gen Z, our pubs are depending on you - so stop playing mini golf and get to your local, writes Katie Perrior in today's Notebook.
Is Gen Z really a risk to businesses? October 17, 2024 A lazy, entitled and narcissistic generation, more interested in TikTok than hard work. The stereotypes about Gen Z have, apparently, become so pervasive that managing a young workforce is now considered the biggest business threat by CEOs. Just 38 per cent of executives are “very confident” in tackling demands for better pay and benefits from [...]