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Are we effectively working for free?
I am compelled to address an issue that, while often overlooked, remains a stark reality in western workplaces: the persistent wage gap affecting ethnic minorities and working-class employees, even within the same organisations. Despite a third of UK employees working in ethnically diverse environments, this does not translate into wage equality. Male workers from non-white…
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The Deafening Silence of The Passionate Loyalist
In a world that increasingly wears its passions on its sleeves, or more accurately on its resumes, Tim McClure’s observation resonates, albeit a tad painfully. “The biggest concern for any organisation should be when their most passionate people become quiet.” Indeed, as is with any relationship, when the enthusiastic, bubbly partner suddenly grows reticent, it’s…
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The Hands-On Future ➔ Why Gen Z is Ditching the Desk for a Toolkit
While the world’s geeking out about robots and AI (and honestly, who can blame them?), there’s this super interesting twist on the horizon. Gen Z is showing us that while algorithms are cool, so is wielding a hammer or turning a wrench. Basically, trade-skill jobs are having a moment, and it’s got legs to become…
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Unpopular Opinion: Exceptionalism is Overrated!
A Radical Guide to Reject Society’s Success Mirage and Embrace Being… Average Is it okay to be average? I don’t know – but I’d like to think I’m exceptionally ordinary. In a society that idolises wealth, success, and fame, this is a question that many people struggle with. We are bombarded with images of 12…
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Lazy Girl Jobs: Gen Z’s Rebellious Answer to Hustle Culture and Burnout
What’s really good? The Lazy Girl Job (LGJ) – the antithesis of the hustle. It’s the Gen Z manifesto screamed from the depths of TikTok, a glorious middle finger to the Millennial grind, the lean-in lunacy, and the girlboss garbage that’s defined a bygone era of workplace optimism. Gen Z? They’ve had enough. As they…
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Navigating In-House Roles vs Agency Roles as a Brand and Digital Marketer
As user interaction with technology has evolved over the last decade, marketing evolved too. We moved away from watching timed TV shows — to Facebook vines, YouTube videos and 60 second Tiktok clips. All in a matter of a few years. This change in behaviour, social engagement, and preferences in entertainment caused the field of…