A report by the TUC shows the tough working and living conditions for young employees today in the UK. The report highlights the growing intergenerational pay gap between Gen Y, X, and Boomers and calls for an attitude change from older generations, to enact change that allows mobility.

Taking a gap year used to have connotations of time-wasting. But it’s an increasingly popular option among school leavers, and places like Harvard now actively encourage the practice. The underlying idea is that experiences in the real world have benefits extending well beyond the classroom.

Getting a university degree was once seen as a useful path to a lucrative career. Yet high tuition fees are deterring many, especially given that employers are increasingly looking beyond academics, instead considering a range of other factors. So is the traditional degree a thing of the past?

How do Gen Z see themselves in a world divided by politics? What’s making them reach for the stars instead of dream about them? This Generational Snapshot uses statistics and case studies from the US and UK to explore what motivates the first true digital natives and how they view their futures.