Gen Z aka the ‘Philanthroteens’

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But it could also just be a rejection of shallow hookup culture and a focus on personal safety and protection. [Read More]( Working as Teens? It was a rite of passage for previous generations of teenagers. But Gen Z is the least likely generation in America’s history to work before college. Factors ranging from an unwillingness to drive and the changing nature of the economy have an impact. It’s also a sign that this generation is particularly focused on education. But it also comes down to the fact that poorly paid burger-flipping jobs teens got in decades past are now going to adults instead. [Read More]( Hello, Is It Z You’re Looking For? A [survey of Gen Zers]( across the Asia-Pacific region found that nearly a quarter said social media helped their mental health during the pandemic, connecting them to family and friends and offering something to alleviate the boredom of lockdown. But a third said it actually made things worse. 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[Read More]( NOW STREAMING FROM OZY STUDIO In the Workplace Harnessing Volunteerism at Work Companies are also getting smarter about engaging this growing pool of talent. For example, JPMorgan Chase’s Good Works program connects employees to community volunteering, workplace giving, skills-based volunteerism and even board service. And to a generation of young employees that believes in putting their money where their mouth is, that level of commitment resonates. [Read More]( Being a Boss Since the days of Mozart, we’ve all been obsessed with prodigies. But Gen Z is marching ahead with the idea that you don’t need to wait for that MBA (or even a high school diploma) to start your own business. This generation has seen teen entrepreneurs with their own startups and Etsy stores. [Read More]( Getting Back to the Office Still, Gen Zers who’ve begun their careers in earnest are showing a surprising enthusiasm for some aspects of office life. In fact, back in 2020, they were the generation most eager to stop remote working and return to the office. Some attribute that to youthful exuberance: Work is still a novelty and a social scene for the young — the office environment’s positives far outweigh the negatives of a commute. [Read More]( COMMUNITY CORNER Are Gen Zers more or less publicly-minded than members of previous generations? [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS HERE]( ABOUT OZY OZY is a diverse, global and forward-looking media and entertainment company focused on “the New and the Next.” OZY creates space for fresh perspectives, and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. [www.ozy.com]( / #OZY Curiosity. Enthusiasm. Action. That’s OZY! [TV]( | [PODCASTS]( | [NEWS]( | [FESTIVALS]( A Modern Media Company OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](