Gen Z Is Changing Work Forever | Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo

Gen Z is entering the workforce with completely different expectations about stress, mental health, flexibility, and what a meaningful life should actually look like. And many workplaces aren’t ready for that shift. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Provost and Vice-President Academic at Acadia University, for a fascinating conversation about how universities are preparing students for an uncertain future.. and how younger generations may fundamentally reshape the way we think about work itself. Listen to the full episode of Wired to Work:https://wiredtowork.castos.com/ Join the Wired to Work Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes conversations, bonus clips, and leadership insights:https://www.patreon.com/wiredtowork #futureofwork #leadership #workplaceculture #burnout #mentalhealth #genz #emotionalintelligence #highereducation #workplacepsychology #wiredtowork Chapters (00:00:00) - The uncertain future of our students(00:00:35) - Wired to Work: Ashley Consolo(00:01:31) - The Provost and Vice President Academic(00:02:33) - Unexpected challenges facing higher education in Canada(00:09:21) - The role of universities in a changing world(00:10:27) - Preparation for the future(00:12:56) - Mental health issues on university campuses(00:18:49) - The future of work on a student's degree(00:21:50) - On Comfort in the Workplace(00:26:21) - Mental health issues in the workplace(00:28:58) - Indigenous mental health and climate(00:32:31) - The challenge of resilience in an era of uncertainty(00:36:36) - What is one thing leaders in organizations knew or considered about grief in(00:42:47) - Climate mental health interface(00:45:11) - On the Future of Work and Stress(00:50:58) - Wired for Work: The Future of Work