The big picture of what's happening? Populations are aging, Gen Z is stepping in, and companies need to rethink how they design, hire, and lead across generations. Here are two recent perspectives on this:

📌 TOP 3 ideas from Harvard Business Review: Age Inclusion Is Your Company’s Next Competitive Advantage

1. Populations are aging and people are living and working longer than ever.

2. This shift is already reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth.

3. Companies that design only for young people risk missing a massive opportunity.

   
   

📌 3 key findings from Yle: Power is quietly shifting in workplaces as every fifth employee belongs to Generation Z

1. Gen Z is 1 in 5 employees in Finland – the youngest cohort shaping workplaces.

2. Work-life balance and learning matter most for Gen Z.

3. Four generations in one workplace creates both challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

So, what do organizations need to do to stay competitive while meeting the needs of both an aging population and new career entrants? Take a look at the two shifts in the image below:

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