Best Dressed Mar 16, 2018 fashion & beauty retail clothing shopping style ... one feel better when it comes to self-improvement, but the investment pieces that youth select to fit into their quality over quantity mentality; youth are being more thoughtful about their style and which higher quality, if more expensive, items fit into their individual style rather than dropping less money on inexpensive impulse purchases that might only fit their look for a short time. The popular resale market also helps young people unload pieces that no longer match their sense of style and ...
The New Social Norms Dec 18, 2017 social life friends nightlife social media ... social lives in numerous ways beyond wanting a more tight-knit social circle. Increasingly, Ys and Zs are displaying a Go Big Or Go Home outlook, in which they feel they should participate in only the most memorable, special, and shareworthy get-togethers with friends, or else they might as well stay home, save up, and rest for other occasions that provide the biggest return on investment. In doing so, they're preferring fewer, more meaningful IRL hangouts that they feel are can't-miss occasions ...
Go Big Or Go Home Dec 17, 2017 play social life experiences friends ... , they're adopting the "Go Big Or Go Home" mindset because they feel there's more to get out of adventurous social experiences than ordinary ones and that socializing in this way can be a worthwhile investment, leaving them with a particularly fond memory, a new skill, or deeper knowledge, for instance. As Zs are still young, they don't necessarily have complete freedom to participate in adventures or fund them, but as they're displaying this mindset already, it will only grow as they gain more autonomy ...
UnWasted Time Dec 16, 2017 alcohol social life experiences nightlife ... a specialty cocktail or limited-edition drink and forego the typical beer and wine as they're always considering the investment of their purchases. Just as young consumers are more willing to splurge on a smaller number of investment pieces in lieu of purchasing a higher amount of fast fashion apparel, so too are they cutting back on the number of alcoholic beverages they purchase to focus on quality over quantity; of those who drink, 64% in the UK and 61% in the U.S. prefer to drink higher ...
DND (Do Not Distress) Dec 11, 2017 social life friends social media ... as a substitute for hanging out in-person (see Social Live). Moreover, to cope with the stress of making plans, many young people are choosing to primarily participate in the most wow-inducing experiences, as they feel such provide the greatest return on investment for the work involved (see Go Big Or Go Home). As it's become more common for plans to be big events or experiences, they're also feeling pressure to spend more money on socializing—47% of Trendsetters in the UK and 41% in the ...
School Of (Work)Life Sep 23, 2017 career education social life college company culture friends ... , which serve much like report cards, and meet with them about their goals.Polen CapitalEach department within the finance firm has a “results coach” who provides ongoing formal and informal mentoring and feedback to each team member. Moreover, much like school, the firm is building an “education center” where employees can refresh themselves on key skills. - Employers With Communal Housing Programs - Addepar While the investment management platform doesn’t provide designated housing for employees, it ...
Personal Property Sep 18, 2017 community home décor rural suburban urban ... things to have more money to spend on their home. Moreover, 16% of youth have already purchased investment pieces for their home, and this number goes up to 28% among Trendsetters, indicating this purchasing behavior is likely to rise. Further demonstrating how they seek to make their home their own, 40% say they like to make their own home décor items, which is significant given that it requires time and skills.Which of the following is true for you?Please select all that apply. I would spend ...
House Funders Sep 17, 2017 community home money ... Right Moves), and fixer uppers causing much disruption for brands, but they’re finding alternate methods to finance a house. While their limited funds are causing them to hack homeownership in the first place, many feel that by finding a way to own a house, they can set themselves up to be better off financially in the long run; two-thirds of youth say owning a home is a sound financial investment these days.As Ys and Zs expect customization in much in their lives, they’re doing just that when it ...
Nesting & Resting Sep 15, 2017 fashion & beauty health & wellness home grooming ... themselves at home has become more important to them in recent years (65% of young women and 57% of young men). Nearly three-quarters of Trendsetters (74%) feel this way, indicating the importance is only poised to grow. Young people are increasingly spending on products and services that let them elevate body and mind in a relaxing sanctuary of one’s own, regarding it as an investment in their personal wellbeing. Moving forward, marketers have an opportunity to build brand loyalty through products ...
The FUND-amentals Sep 13, 2017 money debt retirement saving ... generations, Ys see spending their savings on a break from work as an investment in their future careers (and future earnings) because of the personal growth they’ll achieve and skills they’ll learn during their time off, as well as highly beneficial for their mental health. The idea of a work marathon in which one slogs through a career for a 30-plus year stretch seems both torturous and illogical, particularly for a generation that experienced a period of historically high unemployment rates early in ...