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1. Perks and recs
Forget foosball tables and free snacks. Gen Z is looking for purpose, transparency and real growth. The latest EY Global Generations Report surveyed over 10,000 young professionals across 10 countries and found that financial security matters, but it is not the full story. Gen Z defines success through well-being, impact and the ability to live authentically. Employers who offer real transparency, opportunities to grow and meaningful work will attract and keep top talent. But it is not just on companies to evolve. Gen Z job seekers also need to shift their mindset. The workplace is not here to serve you. It’s a partnership…
Top EY Researcher Says These 3 Things Are Missing For Gen Z Workforce
2. Streaming smarts
In a world where a TV drama competes with TikTok trends, true crime podcasts, and viral cat videos, standing out takes more than a great script — it takes smart data. The media players pulling ahead aren’t just creative; they’re calculating. While 81% of execs say AI adoption is stuck in first gear without better data infrastructure, the frontrunners are already using AI to spot the exact moment viewers tune out, auto-generate personalized promos, and tweak ads in real time. It’s not science fiction — it’s the new formula for staying relevant. The real plot twist? The next big hit might not come from a studio lot, but from an algorithm backed by the right data.
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3. A million-dollar mistake
One tiny flaw in a smart contract led to a $2.6 million mistake. A crypto investor thought they were sending tokens to their own wallet, but thanks to a zero-transfer loophole and a sneaky copycat address, they handed it all over to an attacker. This is the risk of brushing off «low-severity» bugs. EY experts break down what went wrong, why input validation is non-negotiable, and how developers can future-proof their code. The fix isn’t complicated. Validate inputs. Test weird edge cases. Teach users how to double check addresses. And most of all, treat every detail like it matters, because in crypto, it does.
Crypto address poisoning: A cautionary tale for investors
4. Rain rain, go away
After years of navigating economic downpours, from the financial crisis to the pandemic to today’s geopolitical storms, CEOs are once again facing unpredictable skies. But history shows that companies who make bold, strategic moves in the eye of the storm often come out stronger. The latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey reveals leaders are already taking action by reconfiguring supply chains, reevaluating portfolios, and even divesting in response to rising global tensions. Now is the time to read the forecast, ask tough questions, and make early moves because in this climate, waiting for the sun is not a strategy but a risk.
Tariff turbulence – how CEOs can learn from the past to weather a different storm
5. Terms and conditions apply themselves
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have quietly kept the wheels of global business turning — syncing sales, staffing, supply chains, and more. But as companies lean on outside partners, these systems are hitting their limits. That’s where smart contracts come in. Built on blockchain, they’re like digital agreements that enforce themselves — no chasing, no guesswork. Microsoft used them to manage thousands of Xbox deals, cutting reporting time by 99% and admin costs by 40%. Instead of asking, “Did they follow the terms?” smart contracts make sure they do. It’s not just a tech upgrade — it’s a smarter way to run business in a world where everything (and everyone) needs to stay in sync.
ERP is All About Execution. Blockchain is Going to Challenge That
If you do one thing:
Always read the terms and conditions.
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