The Future Report

In today's fast-evolving workplace, the convergence of multiple generations brings forth a tapestry of perspectives, experiences, and approaches that profoundly shape organisational culture. That’s why we have made this the focus of our latest research report - Cultivating Healthy Intergenerational Teams. Through this research, we have uncovered not just the challenges but also the opportunities that arise when generations collaborate effectively. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Managing Director and author of this report, Sophie Renton, to discuss some of these latest insights.

When you think of parents today, which generation do you picture? And how are current parents parenting differently to those of the past? In today's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with McCrindle's Director of Advisory and Future Report host, Ashley Fell, to discuss these insights.

Generation Z describes those born between the years of 1995 and 2009. That places them in their late teens and twenties, today. Like the generations before them, they have unique fashions, music and trends that define them. This emerging generation can feel like a bit of an enigma to some people, which is why we have decided to check in with Gen Z again. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with two of her Gen Z colleagues, Luke Davies and Holly Schaaf, for the second part of their discussion on this generation.

At the beginning of each year, we formulate a series of trends, spanning categories like demographic, economic, generational, and technological, that we think will shape the year ahead. As we have reached the middle of 2024, we thought it would be worth taking a look back to check in on some of these trends, and how these have played out. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Director of Strategy, Grant Dusting, to discuss these insights.

You might have heard it said that Australia has an ageing population, which is the growth in the number and proportion of older people. Australia isn’t unique in the sense that many other countries are also facing this trend. Nonetheless, it has some big implications for society, healthcare, and the economy. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s founder, and renown demographer, Mark McCrindle, to discuss this trend and some of the implications.

Welcome back for Season 12 of The Future Report podcast! The Paris 2024 Olympics is just around the corner, and so our team at McCrindle decided to investigate how Australians plan on engaging with this year’s Olympics. We asked questions like; Will they be watching? What sports are they most interested in turning in to? Will they be watching alone or with others? In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's research specialist, Anna Colthorpe, to discuss some of these latest insights.

The waves of change impacting the education sector are perhaps unparalleled. There are the demographic trends of new generations entering the classroom, combined with the challenges of attracting and retaining younger staff amidst an ageing of the profession. Added to this are technological transformations, social changes, funding challenges and global influences. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Founder and Principal, Mark McCrindle, to unpack and explore the trends shaping the future of education.

Generation Alpha are growing up in more technologically integrated times than any generation before them. While it is inevitable that they will engage with screens in the future, parents today are delaying their children’s engagement with devices and setting up social media accounts. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Media Research Specialist, Anna Colthorpe, and Senior Researcher, Shannon Wherrett, to unpack some of the nuances of this complex topic.

Schools are not just buildings where students come to learn - they can be important places for connection and belonging. But what exactly is the role of schools within the larger community? And how do all stakeholders contribute to creating a nurturing environment for our students? In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to unpack some of the insights from our recently released report on building thriving school communities.

Growing up in technologically integrated times brings both benefits and challenges - particularly for parents raising this generation. Our latest McCrindle Insights report delves into the perspective of Gen Alpha parents as they seek to raise Gen Alpha in today's age. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with research executive at McCrindle and author of this report, Abby Donaldson, to discuss these insights.