Why millennial women are efficient – but not very productive – mothers Opinion Millennial women have reached child-bearing age in a corporate culture that encourages them to have fewer babies, closer together and later in life, says Eliza Filby Few may have seen the link between yesterday’s budget and the latest fertility rates from the ONS which showed they have dropped to their lowest mark since records began. [...]
Inheritocracy: We need to talk about the Bank of Mum and Dad Inheritance, tax and social care are interlinked, and it is time we talked about it, writes generational expert Eliza Filby
Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids Opinion The rising costs of higher education—tuition fees and living expenses—have placed an enormous burden on parents, many are asking if it’s worth it, says Eliza Filby Like many parents I’m counting down the days to term time, but this year there’s a poignancy with our youngest starting school. As I prepare to wave her off at [...]
Gen z aren’t lazy – they just know that work doesn’t pay May 2, 2024 Generation z are shunning the corporate ladder because they recognise we live in an asset-driven economy that penalises work
Is AI turning recruitment into the new online dating? March 28, 2024 As businesses and job seekers alike outsource applications to AI, are we seeing the ‘Tinderfication’ of our careers? Asks Eliza Filby You crack jokes, you make small talk, and as much as it even crosses your mind you assume you are being interviewed by an actual person. But then it dawns on you, your interviewer [...]
One Day’s Emma and Dexter would never get together today February 27, 2024 The Netflix hit drama about a couple who meet at university in the 90s is resonating with a new generation, writes Eliza Filby
Parents are enjoying new-found flexibility in their working day. Younger staff are picking up the slack January 23, 2024 With parenting the latest cause of intergenerational workplace tension, Eliza Filby asks if greater flexibility for parents punishes others.
Working from home? Your staff are probably relying on ChatGPT November 28, 2023 Remote workers are secretly using AI - particularly ChatGPT - to gain an edge of their competitors and free up their time during the day. Eventually, we all will be, writes Eliza Filby
Why Gen Z daughters won’t follow in their mums’ career footsteps October 24, 2023 Are young Gen Z women rejecting the feminism of their mothers?
Gen Z will work hard, but not while stressed millennials stay home September 26, 2023 Gen Z have been lumped with the blame for empty offices, but it is a generation overburdened with housing worries and childcare concerns who have given up the commute, writes Eliza Filby
