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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

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Companies are now tasked with adapting to these changing preferences in order to attract and retain top talent emerging from Gen Z. The data shows that from the late 1970s until late 2011, Baby Boomers have long been the largest generation actively participating in full-time work.

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By 2031, One in Four Workers Will Be Over the Age of 55

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What’s going on: A study by Bain & Company reveals that by 2031, a quarter of the workforce will be aged 55 or older. This marks a 10% increase from 2011, according to a report by Tech.co. This reportedly translates to approximately 150 million jobs occupied by older employees.

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How Maya Penn Became One of the Most Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs of Gen Z

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“I was a really nerdy kid,” says Maya Penn, the entrepreneur who started her first company 15 years ago at the age of 8. That company is Maya’s Ideas—a sustainable fashion brand Penn started by upcycling old clothing and recycled materials to make tops, hats, scarves and neck warmers. Productions.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. When she started Backstage, Arlan went all in on this idea.

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Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him

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He founded his company in 2010, motivated by his experiences traveling the globe and trying to maximize the vast array of reward points available from airlines , hotels and credit card companies. The biggest risk I ever took was… quitting my job at Morgan Stanley to pursue The Points Guy full-time in 2011.

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Nobody Likes Dealing with Death—Until They Attend One of Amy Pickard’s Humorous ‘Good To Go!’ Parties

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The modern-day concept of the death-positive movement dates back to the 1970s, but the death-positive movement was further popularized in 2011 by Caitlin Doughty, a mortician who believes people should change their perceptions about death. On her website, The Order of the Good Death , Doughty says death should be a part of your life.

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Google Executive Shares How To Work Your Way Up The Ladder Without A College Degree

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Companies like Google, Walmart and McDonald’s have introduced their own programs to help staff work their way up the company’s ladder or adopt new skills that could help them expand their career outside of the organization. . in 2011 to 37.9% in 2021. . Impressive, yes. Certification Programs .

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