L-EAF LAB: Hiring The Next Workforce

We keep calling Gen Z “unprepared” … while giving them work that isn’t worth doing. L-EAF LAB co-founders Pinny Sutkin (20+ years in talent acquisition) and Simon Holzapfel (former head of school) join Strategic Shift to explain why early talent is misunderstood and how companies can stop losing great people before they even start. From “you can’t schedule innovation” to “it’s time for resumes to go bye-bye,” they break down what a purpose-driven, collaborative workplace requires and how their lab model produces graduates who can show real outcomes.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to L-EAF LAB 02:28 - Backgrounds of Pinny and Simon 03:19 - New Generation Workplace Perceptions 04:36 - Gen Z's Automation Mindset 05:47 - Performance Orientation in Workers 06:30 - Viewing Young Talent Holistically 07:07 - Purpose-Driven Work Engagement 07:56 - Digital Literacy's Employment Impact 08:26 - Collaboration Culture Building 09:00 - Future of Creator Economy 09:41 - Real Project Work Support by L-EAF LAB  Connect with the Guests: Pinny Sutkin Simon Holzapfel L-EAF LAB  Connect with Christy Honeycutt: LinkedIn  Tune in for real conversations, fresh insights, and strategies that actually help you stay ahead. Follow now and start making your own strategic shift.  Complete your FREE profile on pepelwerk.com! and get matched to jobs! Facing a strategic shift? Send us fan mail, we’d love to hear from you.