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Sky News AU
43 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
Aussie radio hosts Amanda Keller and Brendan 'Jonesy' Jones stunned by how many Gen Z employees have brought a parent to a job interview
Radio stars Amanda Keller and Brendan 'Jonesy' Jones couldn't believe their ears after uncovering a report revealing just how dependent Gen Z workers are on their parents. On Thursday, the WSFM breakfast hosts discussed a study by US-based ResumeTemplates that laid bare some eye-opening statistics about the younger workforce. Both parents themselves, the pair were gobsmacked to learn that nearly half of Gen Z workers admit their mothers "regularly talk to their boss." "Nearly half of Gen Zers have mum regularly talk to their boss. They're in their mid 20s," Keller said. Keller, who has two Gen Z sons, Liam and Jack, was even more stunned to discover: "77 per cent – this I find extraordinary – have taken a parent to a job interview." Jonesy winced at the figures. "As a boss, you go, 'Come on'," Keller added. The survey also found 53 per cent of parents had spoken directly with a hiring manager on their child's behalf, and 45 per cent regularly chat with their child's current manager. "These are people in their mid 20s!" Keller exclaimed. The statistics didn't stop there. Keller noted that 83 per cent of Gen Zers "have their parents pack their lunch for them", 50 per cent had parents step in over workplace conflicts, and nearly half relied on a parent to ask for time off. "This is an interesting one – 49 per cent say a parent helped them ask for time off," Keller said. "Because the parent would say, 'Look, we're going on holiday, I'll talk to your boss about it'. "This is where, as a parent, you're desperate to step in, because this benefits you. You get your family holiday." Keller went on to point out that 46 per cent of parents were even stepping in to ask for a raise or promotion. "These aren't kids who are 16. These are kids who are older than that. I find that quite extraordinary," she said. Listeners were quick to react to the shocking revelations. One hiring manager chimed in on social media: "Yes we see this all the time! They have very little confidence… simple rule here if mummsy has to help you… we don't need you!" Another wrote on Instagram: "This is extraordinary… I would think turning up to an interview with a parent in tow is a sure-fire way not to get a job. Screams lack of confidence and probably ability from the get-go. Although I'd love to hear from a parent who has accompanied a mid-20 adult to an interview to find out WHY!!" Some listeners suggested the COVID-19 pandemic might have played a role in stunting workplace confidence. "Those are indeed pretty extraordinary statistics however I'm going to add that thanks to COVID, many of these young people were robbed of 2–4 years of their real-life work experience trajectory, so looking at it that way some of them are still teenagers!" one said. "But if you don't vibe with that view, I'll add that this generation was helicopter parented, and are generally avoidant of answering a ringing phone. Some are having their resumes scanned and shortlisted, and having interviews by AI bots!! "If that were your face-to-face experience level, wouldn't you be terrified of an actual person?! All this to say, in comparison their parents possess worldly superpowers."
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: University gains Olympic scholarships
Go to latest Brisbane university gains Olympic scholarships in wake of 2024 Games By Gifted student athletes at Griffith University will soon be able to apply for financial aid up to $40,000, as the university partners with the Australian Olympic Committee. The Gold Coast and Brisbane-based university has 50 athletes among former and current students who have brought home 12 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals for Australia. The committee labelled Griffith an 'Australian Olympic Pathway University' – a title similar to those it has previously given to a handful of schools – and announced a three-year funding program that would introduce scholarships for elite athletes up to $40,000 and additional credit programs for Olympians in select Griffith degrees. 'Griffith are putting dollars on the table to help our athletes,' Australian Olympic Committee CEO Mark Arbib said. 'This agreement ensures more Olympians will have the opportunity to gain scholarships at Griffith and recognises the university's outstanding sporting and training facilities and flexible study schedules.' Current Griffith Sports College student Olympians include 2024 swimming gold-medallist Shayna Jack, 2020 and 2024 swimming gold-medallist Zac Stubblety-Cook, and 2024 water polo silver-medallist Charlize Andrews. 7.29am Roundtable will 'absolutely' improve productivity By Daniel Lo Surdo Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the progress and momentum established at this week's economic roundtable will 'absolutely' help to improve Australia's lagging productivity, as he pledges to move on several 'quick wins' to lift national living standards. Winding back red tape, speeding up building approvals, attracting more investment and simplifying trade were among the measures discussed in the three-day talks in Canberra this week, with guests generally agreeing on the requirement for changes to the tax system and government regulation to aid productivity. Chalmers didn't offer a timeline for reform to take place, noting it would 'take time to turn around' but praised the 'momentum and consensus' built at the roundtable. 'I think we're just being upfront with people and saying, this is a problem in our economy,' Chalmers told ABC AM radio. 'It will take time to turn around, but the progress and momentum and the consensus that was built over the course of the last few days will help.' 7.26am Brisbane university gains Olympic scholarships in wake of 2024 Games By Catherine Strohfeldt Gifted student athletes at Griffith University will soon be able to apply for financial aid up to $40,000, as the university partners with the Australian Olympic Committee. The Gold Coast and Brisbane-based university has 50 athletes among former and current students who have brought home 12 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals for Australia. The committee labelled Griffith an 'Australian Olympic Pathway University' – a title similar to those it has previously given to a handful of schools – and announced a three-year funding program that would introduce scholarships for elite athletes up to $40,000 and additional credit programs for Olympians in select Griffith degrees. 'Griffith are putting dollars on the table to help our athletes,' Australian Olympic Committee CEO Mark Arbib said. 'This agreement ensures more Olympians will have the opportunity to gain scholarships at Griffith and recognises the university's outstanding sporting and training facilities and flexible study schedules.' Current Griffith Sports College student Olympians include 2024 swimming gold-medallist Shayna Jack, 2020 and 2024 swimming gold-medallist Zac Stubblety-Cook, and 2024 water polo silver-medallist Charlize Andrews.
The Age
2 hours ago
- The Age
Brisbane news live: University gains Olympic scholarships
Go to latest Brisbane university gains Olympic scholarships in wake of 2024 Games By Gifted student athletes at Griffith University will soon be able to apply for financial aid up to $40,000, as the university partners with the Australian Olympic Committee. The Gold Coast and Brisbane-based university has 50 athletes among former and current students who have brought home 12 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals for Australia. The committee labelled Griffith an 'Australian Olympic Pathway University' – a title similar to those it has previously given to a handful of schools – and announced a three-year funding program that would introduce scholarships for elite athletes up to $40,000 and additional credit programs for Olympians in select Griffith degrees. 'Griffith are putting dollars on the table to help our athletes,' Australian Olympic Committee CEO Mark Arbib said. 'This agreement ensures more Olympians will have the opportunity to gain scholarships at Griffith and recognises the university's outstanding sporting and training facilities and flexible study schedules.' Current Griffith Sports College student Olympians include 2024 swimming gold-medallist Shayna Jack, 2020 and 2024 swimming gold-medallist Zac Stubblety-Cook, and 2024 water polo silver-medallist Charlize Andrews. 7.29am Roundtable will 'absolutely' improve productivity By Daniel Lo Surdo Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the progress and momentum established at this week's economic roundtable will 'absolutely' help to improve Australia's lagging productivity, as he pledges to move on several 'quick wins' to lift national living standards. Winding back red tape, speeding up building approvals, attracting more investment and simplifying trade were among the measures discussed in the three-day talks in Canberra this week, with guests generally agreeing on the requirement for changes to the tax system and government regulation to aid productivity. Chalmers didn't offer a timeline for reform to take place, noting it would 'take time to turn around' but praised the 'momentum and consensus' built at the roundtable. 'I think we're just being upfront with people and saying, this is a problem in our economy,' Chalmers told ABC AM radio. 'It will take time to turn around, but the progress and momentum and the consensus that was built over the course of the last few days will help.' 7.26am Brisbane university gains Olympic scholarships in wake of 2024 Games By Catherine Strohfeldt Gifted student athletes at Griffith University will soon be able to apply for financial aid up to $40,000, as the university partners with the Australian Olympic Committee. The Gold Coast and Brisbane-based university has 50 athletes among former and current students who have brought home 12 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals for Australia. The committee labelled Griffith an 'Australian Olympic Pathway University' – a title similar to those it has previously given to a handful of schools – and announced a three-year funding program that would introduce scholarships for elite athletes up to $40,000 and additional credit programs for Olympians in select Griffith degrees. 'Griffith are putting dollars on the table to help our athletes,' Australian Olympic Committee CEO Mark Arbib said. 'This agreement ensures more Olympians will have the opportunity to gain scholarships at Griffith and recognises the university's outstanding sporting and training facilities and flexible study schedules.' Current Griffith Sports College student Olympians include 2024 swimming gold-medallist Shayna Jack, 2020 and 2024 swimming gold-medallist Zac Stubblety-Cook, and 2024 water polo silver-medallist Charlize Andrews.
