The Freeform Movement Jun 12, 2016 gen z parenting play technology dads moms ... will suffer if they are less able to understand and address their emotional responses; their careers could be stunted because advancement requires not only smart networking but also building relationships with co-workers; their friendships will be affected if they aren’t able to show empathy.”I think kids are over-scheduled and do not have enough time outside. On my days off, we skip any of the extra classes and make sure to go outside and play pretend with objects we find. We go on nature ...
Life Resume Aug 24, 2013 ... Gen Ys don't feel that a career resume fully encapsulates their experience and accomplishments; instead, they have given rise to a Life Resume as the principal tool for documenting their achievements and success in life.Whereas past generations felt obligated to stick to a traditional life path (college, career, family, retirement), Ys are compelled to find and follow their personal passions. They don’t define themselves by their careers, so professional resumes miss the point; the Life Resume ...
Well at Work Jun 11, 2015 career health & wellness open offices work-life balance ... housekeeping, extended learning classes, and on-demand concierge services to appeal to their Off-Roading (The Cassandra Report, Spring/Summer 2013) approach to their careers. Now, as wellness becomes a higher priority in their lives, we’re likewise seeing a rising desire for health-related perks such as nutritious snacks, catered meals, and on-site gyms and exercise classes. To some employers, such offerings might seem like a product of Millennial entitlement, but in their “always on” world where the line ...
All In Good Time Aug 31, 2015 career family home money relationships ... concept of “living up to one’s potential”; when the stakes are smaller, the need to recalibrate doesn’t feel detrimental to their self-esteem. As they have myriad options and the world is changing at such a rapid pace, they want to be agile at shifting focus since they know they need to be prepared for a future they can’t anticipate. Previous generations didn’t have to prepare for a job that didn’t exist, but today’s young adults know that they’ll likely have multiple careers, so they are setting ...
Gaming The System Jun 17, 2017 gaming gen z eSports ... surroundings in the company of fellow gamers, there is a significant opportunity for the medium to further connect players in deeply meaningful and engaging ways. With such features available via mobile, gamers are no longer isolated or only connected via a chat window but rather united in a “phygital” (physical + digital) world. This only enhances the benefits of gaming as a means for young people to achieve their life goals, such as building close friendships, networking for their careers, and learning ...
Parenting 101 Jun 07, 2016 family health & wellness parenting technology blended children dads moms ... —their educational value assuages parental guilt over the extended screen time they’re granting their children. Kids pick up any number of skills from digital experiences, from their ABCs and science experiments to video editing and gaming techniques. The latter are as important as academics to a generation interested in turning hobbies and passions into professional careers. That said, parents are starting to recognize their tendency to lean on technology as a crutch in educating their ...
(Gender) Role Playing Dec 03, 2015 gender global relationships equality feminism Gender Neutral ... being more evenly divided between both parties. More than three-quarters of global youth (77%) agree that it’s acceptable for women to be the primary earner in a dual-income household, and 36% say that men today are more willing to be stay-at-home parents (or “lead parent,” as is becoming the preferred terminology for both sexes), compared to only 23% who say the same of women. This trend may have more to do with young people’s commitment to their careers than their feelings about parenthood or ...
Digital Wellbeing Movement Sep 18, 2018 ... hopes that it will lead to a scholarship or career, but just as athletes in training need to take care of their bodies, young gamers must take care of their minds. This positive view of gaming has trickled down to Zs who are changing the stigma around gaming and are seeing it as a forum that helps them build friendships, network for their careers, and learn key communication skills both online and in person (see Gaming The System). It comes as no surprise then that 83% of young people around the ...
Identity Theft Jun 19, 2016 family parenting relationships ... conscious effort to plan regular “date nights” without their children.DIFFICULT ACHIEVEMENTSParents, especially those in the UK, believe few things in life are very easily achievable. While 37% of U.S. parents say it’s very easy to be a good parent, far fewer in the UK (24%) believe this to be the case. Parents overall also feel it is not very easy to achieve personal growth or have successful romantic lives, friendships, and careers while being a good parent. U.S. dads are more likely than their UK ...
ProPlay Mar 04, 2015 career gen z play ProPlay Uptime ... their college prospects and future careers, as well as the fact that it gives them a source of income. For which of the following reasons, if any, do you spend part of your free time doing activities you consider productive and creative instead of just hanging out? It makes me feel better about myself | It makes me more creative and/or talented | It gives me something to share with friends and family | It makes me smarter | It's good for my future career/college | It gives me something to talk ...