Core Insights - The traditional employment model is being rejected by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with 54% believing it will become obsolete and 42% adopting a '9-whenever' mindset [1][3] - The survey indicates a significant shift towards "income stacking," where individuals pursue multiple income streams for financial security [1][3] Survey Findings - Over 12,000 global respondents from Gen Z and Gen Alpha participated in the survey, revealing their adaptation to a changing economic landscape [2] - 67% of Gen Z consider having multiple income sources essential for financial security, with 56% believing traditional employment will become obsolete [3] - 38% of Gen Z are currently freelancing or plan to do so, while only 14% aspire to work for well-known corporations [3] Economic Anxiety - Gen Z experiences "single-paycheck panic," with 46% fearing they won't earn enough to live comfortably due to economic pressures [4][5] - The desire for financial resilience is driving Gen Z to diversify their income streams rather than rely on a single job [5] Freelancing and AI Integration - Gen Z is increasingly embracing freelancing, with individuals like Carissa Ferguson earning over $144,000 through various freelance activities [5] - 59% of Gen Z trust AI to assist in their work, with 23% using it for brainstorming and 20% for content generation [6] Gen Alpha Insights - Gen Alpha shows a strong interest in freelancing, with 31% expressing a desire to pursue this path [7] - This generation is influenced by social media, with 30% stating it has introduced them to new career opportunities [7] Additional Survey Data - Key factors for Gen Z when seeking employment include flexible working hours (42%), competitive salary and benefits (28%), and positive work culture (34%) [12] - Only 18% of Gen Z believe the best career path is to grow within a single company, indicating low job loyalty [12] - Misconceptions about Gen Z include the belief that they are lazy, with 23% of respondents disagreeing with this stereotype [12]

Core Insights - Fiverr International Ltd. released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting sustainability efforts and new goals aligned with the company's mission and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [1][2] Group 1: Sustainability Initiatives - Fiverr's sustainability efforts focus on Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action [1] - The company launched the Freelancer Equity Program, providing independent workers with up to $10K over four years of equity in their work [5] - Fiverr invested over $200K in entrepreneurs and social impact organizations through community donation programs and product credits [5] - The company donated over $1.1M to organizations via its philanthropic foundation, Colors [5] - In 2024, 50% of electricity usage at Fiverr's headquarters was sourced from renewable energy [5] - Fiverr reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58% compared to 2023 [5] - A company-wide campaign was initiated to improve waste disposal practices [5] Group 2: Community and Workforce Empowerment - Fiverr introduced Fiverr for Nonprofits, a dedicated hub for NGOs, and published "The State of Nonprofits and Freelance Report" [5] - The company was recognized by LinkedIn as one of the top companies to work for [5] - Fiverr's workforce consists of 51% female employees globally, with 40% of the management team identifying as female [5] - A new pilot program was launched to support career growth for director-level talent [5] Group 3: Marketplace Integrity and Compliance - Fiverr published the European Union Digital Services Act (DSA) 2024 Transparency Report on marketplace integrity and enforcement [5] - The company strengthened compliance and policy enforcement with mandatory account verification for all sellers [5] - Fiverr hosted Cybersecurity Week and Legal Compliance Week to enhance internal awareness [5]