Gen Z and the new rules of work with Adam Jacobs

Today, we’re diving into what the next generation of talent actually wants from work - and what employers can do about it. Adam Jacobs, Co-founder and CEO of Hatch, returns to Change Happens to unpack fresh insights from Hatch’s latest Hotlist research: why ’security‘ is the headline for 2025, how Gen Z views AI as an accelerant (not a threat), and the practical shifts organisations can make to attract, grow and keep early-career talent. In this episode, Adam shares: Why saying “here’s our take on AI today” beats dodging the question, especially for junior roles. Side hustles - and why employers should embrace them. The big mismatches to fix: vague growth paths, hidden pay, fear-driven AI talk. How to put people back in hiring by using AI to reach the human conversation faster and reduce ghosting. Hatch Hotlist Survey Link : where Gen Z most want to work Hotlist insights report 2025 Link : Host: Jenelle McMaster, EY Regional Deputy CEO and People & Culture Leader, Oceania Guest: Adam Jacobs, Co-founder & CEO, Hatch

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Gen Z and the new rules of work with Adam Jacobs is an episode from Change Happens by EY - Ernst & Young.

This episode is 00:32:47 long.

This episode was published on Sep 9, 2025.

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