Working with Gen Z

Nikhil Raval
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What if the next big disruptor isn’t a what but a who? Yes we are talking about The Gen Z. They are starting to enter the workforce, shaping tastes and disrupting whole industries. A generation that is really coming of age who has seen so much of the change the world has experienced in their brief lifetimes. Gen Z is the future of the global economy and that future is already at your doorstep. Welcome to “Working with Gen Z”. This podcast will unveil simple and lucid explanations to decoding ‘Gen Z’ (post-millennial generation). My aim is to help listeners gain a deep understanding of this newest Generation with aspects to Work-Life, Brands, Learning, Money, and more. The podcast decodes actionable solutions to the following important questions:•How can firms leverage talent in a continuously volatile environment effectively? •What specific strategies can you use to attract, retain and develop Gen Z, thereby transpiring a win-win situation in a multi-generational workforce?•What motivates Gen Z when it comes to a career and how do they decipher learning?•What are the similarities and differences between Gen Z and Millennials – and what is driving these differences?•What are the implications of changing expectations and behaviours between the two generations•What are the Gen Z views when it comes to money, entrepreneurship, relationship, purpose, values and much more.With more than 25 years of experience across multiple continents and a strong perspective to talent challenges and solutions I will bring first hand insights to these questions and more. Additionally the podcast will bring Global experts who work closely with Gen Z in their respective domains to bring a unique perspective on the various facets of Gen Z life. So, whether you are a Boss managing young talent, an Educator in school or college, a Marketer creating brands or simply a Parent of Gen Z, this podcast unleashes the necessary wisdom to knowing your Gen Z better.

  1. From Retention to Relevance – Why is Engagement becoming the New Currency for Gen Z?

    MAR 6

    From Retention to Relevance – Why is Engagement becoming the New Currency for Gen Z?

    Engagement is often misunderstood as satisfaction or happiness at work, but in reality, it’s about emotional commitment, discretionary effort, and the willingness to go beyond the bare minimum. For organizations, engagement drives productivity, innovation, retention, and ultimately long-term performance. And when it comes to Gen Z, the stakes are even higher. This is a generation that evaluates work through the lens of purpose, growth, feedback, flexibility, and authentic leadership. So what does it truly take to engage Gen Z — not just attract them, but inspire them to stay and contribute at their best?  In this episode Leadership expert and Author Hanna Hesl Kelchner we’ll explore what engagement really means, why it matters strategically, and what companies must rethink to get it right. 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Hanna Hesl Kelchner  :  LinkedIn, Book Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    48 min
  2. How is Gen Z Consuming Media: The Tension between Virality vs. Verification

    FEB 27

    How is Gen Z Consuming Media: The Tension between Virality vs. Verification

    Gen Z doesn’t just consume media — they live inside it. In a world where the feed is the front page and algorithms shape attention, this generation is redefining how news is discovered, trusted, shared and challenged. Traditional gatekeepers no longer hold exclusive control over information. Today, creators, influencers and everyday users compete with journalists for credibility and cultural influence. In this episode, Journalist Janvi Sonaiya helps us to explore how Gen Z engages with media differently: their relationship with trust and truth, the rise of short-form storytelling, the role of identity in shaping narratives, and the tension between virality and verification. Are they disengaged from traditional journalism — or simply rejecting outdated formats? Is misinformation the real threat, or is it declining institutional trust? And what happens when the audience is no longer passive but participatory? Through the lens of media and journalism, we unpack how Gen Z is not just reshaping content, but reshaping the very structure of influence. As institutions struggle to keep pace with platforms, this conversation asks a bigger question: Is Gen Z changing media — or revealing what media needed to change all along? This episode is for leaders, educators, journalists, and anyone trying to understand how the next dominant generation interprets the world — one scroll at a time. 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Janvi Sonaiya  :  LinkedIn, Instagram Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    37 min
  3. From Followers to Founders – Why is Gen Z building Communities – the New Currency for Eco Systems

    JAN 23

    From Followers to Founders – Why is Gen Z building Communities – the New Currency for Eco Systems

    We often hear that Gen Z lacks loyalty—to companies, institutions, even careers. But if you look closely, there’s one thing they’re deeply committed to: community. Across the world, Gen Z isn’t just joining networks or following influencers—they’re actively building spaces where people belong, learn, collaborate, and grow together. In today’s episode, Guest Toni Mckee who is a Corporate Communication specialist helps us to explore why community matters so deeply to Gen Z and how they are creating powerful ecosystems around shared purpose—whether it’s climate action, mental health, learning, careers, or creator-led growth. From global movements to micro-communities on platforms like Discord and WhatsApp, Gen Z is quietly redefining influence, leadership, and success. The big question is—what do they understand about community that the rest of us are still catching up on? 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Toni McKee  :  LinkedIn, LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    42 min
  4. Compensation Reimagined – What Gen Z expects and What Leaders need to Rethink?

    JAN 16

    Compensation Reimagined – What Gen Z expects and What Leaders need to Rethink?

    Few topics generate as much emotion, debate, and expectation as compensation—and Gen Z is bringing a very different lens to this conversation. Having grown up amid economic uncertainty, rising costs, and constant comparison in a digital world, this generation views pay not just as income, but as a signal of respect, security, and growth. For Gen Z, compensation is deeply tied to questions of fairness, transparency, and long-term opportunity. In this episode, HR Leader Shreya Bhagwant helps us to explore how Gen Z is redefining compensation and benefits at work. What matters more—salary or stability? Perks or purpose? Speed of growth or work-life boundaries? We’ll unpack what organizations need to understand about Gen Z’s expectations, where traditional reward models fall short, and how leaders can design compensation strategies that genuinely resonate with the next generation of talent. 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Shreya Bhagwant  :  LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    54 min
  5. Beyond Applications – How Networking and Relationship Capital help Gen Z Stand Out?

    12/15/2025

    Beyond Applications – How Networking and Relationship Capital help Gen Z Stand Out?

    So many Gen Z job seekers today are smart, qualified, and motivated — yet struggling to break into the workforce. Despite applying to hundreds of roles, many receive rejections or, worse, silence. Why? Because the rules of hiring have changed. Job readiness looks different now. Communication expectations are shifting. AI, hybrid work, and shrinking mentoring structures have created a new environment where traditional applications aren’t enough — and confidence, clarity, and career strategy matter more than ever. In this episode, we explore the real reasons behind the Gen Z hiring challenge — from skills gaps and unrealistic expectations to new hiring filters and employer perceptions. We also dive deep into one of the biggest differentiators in today’s career landscape: networking. We discuss why networking is no longer optional, how Gen Z can build meaningful professional relationships, and how visibility, mentorship, and social capital can open doors long before a job is advertised.  Joining me is Michael Forman, networking expert and career strategist, who shares practical, accessible ways early-career talent can build meaningful connections, expand visibility, and tap into the hidden job market. Together, we explore how networking, mentorship, and relationship capital can accelerate careers long before a role is advertised — and why mastering these skills may be the game-changer Gen Z needs now. 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Michael A Forman  :  Website, LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    52 min
  6. The Digital Wellness Generation & Health Dilemma – Is Technology Helping or Hurting Gen Z?

    12/01/2025

    The Digital Wellness Generation & Health Dilemma – Is Technology Helping or Hurting Gen Z?

    Gen Z is reshaping the way we understand health and well-being. With constant access to information, communities, and digital tools, they’re turning social media and wearables into everyday companions for stress management, self-care, and physical health tracking. This shift is changing how young people engage with healthcare—more real-time, more data-driven, and far more open about mental wellness than any generation before them. In this episode of Working with Gen Z, we’re joined by Dr. Serina Lewis, a respected expert in digital wellness and preventive care. Together, we explore how Gen Z blends connectivity with self-awareness—using wearables to decode their bodies, and platforms like Instagram and TikTok to normalize discussions on burnout, anxiety, and support. Dr. Lewis breaks down the opportunities and pitfalls of this digital ecosystem: the power of community-led advice, the rise of algorithm-influenced health behaviours, and the thin line between empowerment and overload. We also uncover what leaders, educators, and families can do to support healthier digital habits and what this signals for the future of tech-enabled healthcare. 45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Dr. Serina Lewis :  Website, LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    33 min
  7. First Impressions Matter – Rethinking Onboarding that Inspires Gen Z

    09/26/2025

    First Impressions Matter – Rethinking Onboarding that Inspires Gen Z

    Onboarding is more than paperwork and introductions—it’s the moment where new hires decide whether they feel like insiders or outsiders. For Gen Z, who are entering the workforce with heightened expectations of purpose, growth, and connection, a strong onboarding experience is not just helpful—it’s essential. Research shows that effective onboarding boosts engagement, accelerates performance, and strengthens retention. But traditional programs often miss the mark for Gen Z, who value personalized learning, mentorship, and cultural integration over generic orientation. Episode Outcome In this episode, we explore how organizations can design onboarding experiences that go beyond compliance to build belonging, inspire confidence, and unlock Gen Z’s potential from day one. Listeners will gain practical insights, innovative practices, and real-world examples of onboarding that truly works in today’s multigenerational workplace. Guest Chrisa Zindros Boyce is an Executive Coach, Business Consultant, and Fractional C-Suite Executive who helps individuals and companies rethink how they lead, grow, and build culture. With over 20 years in senior leadership, including roles as VP of Marketing, COO, and CSO.  She has a sharp lens on Gen Z—their values, motivations, and the way they are reshaping work. By helping companies design infrastructures and cultures that bridge generational divides, Chrisa creates workplaces where Gen Z, Millennials, and beyond can drive together. Her consulting practice spans industries from finance and law to fashion, media, education, and technology, with clients that include Walmart, Live-Nation, Google, Goldman Sachs, and MIT. Whether guiding companies through restructures, succession planning, or culture transformations,  45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Chrisa Boyce :  Website, Website, LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    51 min
  8. From Ice-Baths to Flexi Desks – Why is Gen Z choosing Co-Working Spaces over Corporate Cubes

    08/08/2025

    From Ice-Baths to Flexi Desks – Why is Gen Z choosing Co-Working Spaces over Corporate Cubes

    Co-working spaces aren’t just about Wi-Fi and coffee anymore — they’ve become lifestyle hubs that align with how Gen Z wants to work, connect, and thrive. From ice-baths and yoga rooms to jam sessions, single-seat pods, and daily desk rentals — the new-age workplace is built for flexibility, focus, and fun. With features like sleeping pods, meditation zones, on-site gyms, and even mini-concierge services, co-working spaces are transforming into wellness-centric ecosystems. In this episode, Guest Vinod Raisinghani helps us to explore why Gen Z is choosing these dynamic environments over traditional offices and what this says about their values, and how employers and workspace designers are responding. The episode will focus on  Gen Z’s evolving work preferences and what draws them to co-workingEmerging trends: day passes, flexi-desks, admin support, community-driven eventsThe role of wellness, autonomy, and social connection in workspace design45 Best Gen Z Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 Find Us Online Vinod Raisinghani :  LinkedIn Nikhil :  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book

    36 min
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What if the next big disruptor isn’t a what but a who? Yes we are talking about The Gen Z. They are starting to enter the workforce, shaping tastes and disrupting whole industries. A generation that is really coming of age who has seen so much of the change the world has experienced in their brief lifetimes. Gen Z is the future of the global economy and that future is already at your doorstep. Welcome to “Working with Gen Z”. This podcast will unveil simple and lucid explanations to decoding ‘Gen Z’ (post-millennial generation). My aim is to help listeners gain a deep understanding of this newest Generation with aspects to Work-Life, Brands, Learning, Money, and more. The podcast decodes actionable solutions to the following important questions:•How can firms leverage talent in a continuously volatile environment effectively? •What specific strategies can you use to attract, retain and develop Gen Z, thereby transpiring a win-win situation in a multi-generational workforce?•What motivates Gen Z when it comes to a career and how do they decipher learning?•What are the similarities and differences between Gen Z and Millennials – and what is driving these differences?•What are the implications of changing expectations and behaviours between the two generations•What are the Gen Z views when it comes to money, entrepreneurship, relationship, purpose, values and much more.With more than 25 years of experience across multiple continents and a strong perspective to talent challenges and solutions I will bring first hand insights to these questions and more. Additionally the podcast will bring Global experts who work closely with Gen Z in their respective domains to bring a unique perspective on the various facets of Gen Z life. So, whether you are a Boss managing young talent, an Educator in school or college, a Marketer creating brands or simply a Parent of Gen Z, this podcast unleashes the necessary wisdom to knowing your Gen Z better.

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  • Creator
    Nikhil Raval
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Working with Gen Z
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