The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

Rather than lofty ideas of becoming influencers or social media stars, US Gen Zers are searching for stability in well-established businesses after being spooked by an avalanche of mass layoffs. Though Gen Zers tend to spurn traditionalism, the impending recession is challenging these attitudes.

A survey has revealed the lasting negative impact of mass tech layoffs on Gen Z's perception of the companies involved. With a renewed approach to work coming to light after the pandemic, people are looking to work for companies whose ethics and values align with their own.

Pandemic-led changes in how we work and learn have exposed gaps in the UK’s education system, challenging employers and schools to consider how best to teach students and prepare them for the future. So, how can brands and businesses harness tech and partnerships to support young people?

Can apprenticeships offer social mobility? How can employers align with post-pandemic values? What impact will Gen Zers have on the working world? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are demanding more and compromising less in their working lives.