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Jan 30, 2026-essays

Youth Purpose Economies: Rebuilding Meaning Through Work

While youth unemployment dominates the headlines, the deeper crisis is meaning unemployment. Gen Z workers seek purpose, creativity, and growth over stability — yet few organizations provide that framework.

Financial Resilience for the Slash Generation

The rising “slash generation” — individuals juggling multiple roles or freelance identities — represents a future-forward but financially vulnerable workforce segment.