Generation Z stories - Page 2

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.

AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.

78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.

One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.