Gen Z’s Economic Challenge Echoes Millennial Struggles
Gen Z faces economic challenges reminiscent of millennials’ Great Recession experience. Our analysis examines the structural differences and what history teaches about labor market recoveries.
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Companies Shift to Skills-First Hiring as Workforce Ages, Opening Doors for Older Employees
Businesses are abandoning traditional age-based career paths in favor of skills-focused approaches as workforce longevity increases. Companies like L’Oréal and Mastercard are implementing intergenerational mentoring and internal talent marketplaces to keep experienced employees engaged and technically current.
The Changing Workforce Landscape
By 2033, nearly one-third of individuals over 70 are expected to remain in the workforce, according to reports from recruitment firm Korn Ferry. This demographic shift is creating what analysts describe as a “profound structural challenge” for employers seeking to maintain skilled, motivated teams across careers spanning 40-50 years. The report indicates that almost half of baby boomers and more than one-third of Generation X feel excluded from opportunities to learn new skills and technologies.
Global Ultra-Wealth Hits $60 Trillion as Younger Generations Reshape Investment Strategies
The global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals has reached over 510,000 people controlling nearly $60 trillion in combined assets. According to new data, younger generations are rapidly changing investment approaches, favoring technology, venture capital, and lifestyle assets over traditional holdings.
Global Wealth Concentration Reaches New Heights
The world’s wealthiest individuals now control approximately $60 trillion in combined assets, according to reports from Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2025. Sources indicate that 510,810 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – each with assets exceeding $30 million – collectively hold wealth equivalent to double the entire US GDP. This represents a significant concentration of global resources among a relatively small population segment.