Lanserer podkast: – Bare 12 prosent er egentlig optimistiske til fremtiden

Hotellarving Emilie Stordalen introduced a new podcast discussing "Generation Z" at NHO's annual conference. She highlighted the challenge many leaders face in managing the new generation. For nearly two years, Stordalen has been invited to give talks and join panels on this topic. This led to the idea of a podcast featuring younger individuals who have made an impact in various fields and have insights on society and future work.

The first episode of "Neste generasjon" will premiere on October 15. Stordalen believes Generation Z should not be a cause for concern but rather a source of curiosity. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, only 32 percent globally and 12 percent in Norway are optimistic about the future. Stordalen, who works as a project leader in a hotel chain, produced the podcast internally in Strawberry.

The goal is not commercial success but to create a side project that sparks conversation. Stordalen has interviewed guests from politics, media, business, and sports for the first season, including Gustav Magnar Witzøe. Stordalen and Witzøe discussed the responsibility of leading large businesses and the challenges it brings. They also explored how society will handle the AI boom, changes in higher education, and the future of jobs.

Stordalen emphasized the importance of reminding people that there is a wide range of career paths and that the job market will continue to evolve. While she acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the future job market, she expressed hope for a future with human contact.