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Seventh Generation hires CMO who helped build Kinder brand in US
This story was originally published on Marketing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Marketing Dive newsletter. Seventh Generation has named Shalini Stansberry as CMO, according to a press release. The appointment follows the Unilever-owned brand hiring Kathleen O'Brien as CEO in January to 'usher in the next phase of the company's journey,' with a focus on accelerating growth and innovation for its line of plant-based cleaning products. Stansberry joins Seventh Generation from Ferrero, where she spent nearly nine years and most recently served as vice president of marketing for Kinder Snacking. During her tenure, the executive helped build up the Kinder name in the U.S., including through the launch of Kinder Chocolate in 2023, a move that added $125 million in retail sales to the portfolio. Kinder Bueno has also landed in the top-20 brands generating interest among Gen Z consumers, per data from Ad Age and The Harris Poll. Stansberry's past experience includes stints at Newell, the owner of Sharpie, and Beiersdorf, where she worked on the Nivea brand. Bringing new consumers to Seventh Generation will be a mandate for Stansberry, who said she was attracted to the company due to its purpose-driven work. Unilever acquired Seventh Generation in 2016 for roughly $700 million, a testament to the popularity of sustainability-minded companies at the time and also the pressure legacy CPG marketers felt to 'go green.' Overall, consumer interest in sustainable cleaning products remains strong. Recent years have seen many companies pump the brakes on some of their sustainability initiatives while purpose-driven marketing has become more fraught to the political environment. Unilever is in the midst of an expansive restructuring, with an aim to shed low-performing units, including some of its food offerings, and prioritize high-growth verticals. It has also adjusted its marketing strategy under new leadership, with plans to spend more on social media and influencers. Unilever's home care segment lagged other areas of the business in Q1, with underlying sales growth of 0.9%. The CPG affirmed its outlook for the full year around the April earnings report, with expectations of underlying sales growth between 3% to 5% in 2025. Recommended Reading Unilever acquires Dr. Squatch, valuing brand's viral marketing to Gen Z men Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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24-06-2025
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The Majority of Parents Are Just ‘Getting Through the Day' Instead of Enjoying It
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Last night I attempted (rather unsuccessfully) to sleep through the sound of my son's incessant coughing from his bedroom. (Far too) soon, I woke up to a hungry baby, and one daughter who needed help getting ready for dance camp, while another wanted a ride to the gym. It was all in a matter of 10 minutes. Upon returning from the urgent gym run, I could no longer put off a growing list of doctor and dentist appointments to schedule. At the same time, emails are flooding my inbox about summer math modules, practice schedule changes, and fees for upcoming clinics. The day ahead is packed with carpools, errands, feedings, and meals to plan and prepare. All I can think is, 'Just let me get through this day.' This is why I completely relate to the sentiments in a new report from Duckbill and The Harris Poll. They surveyed American parents and found that most of us (65%) are 'just getting through the day' rather than enjoying it. Interestingly, while married parents who make more than $100,000 are slightly less burdened by the tasks of modern life, half still report that they are just doing their best to get through the day too. As a mom of six, days like the one I mentioned are not the exception. They are the rule. I rush around trying to make life happen for my family. I'm constantly pulled away from conversations and thoughts by requests to find a Lego and questions like, 'What can I do?' or 'What can I eat?' Through it all, I'm also responsible for uplifting six people with problems ranging from getting a boo-boo to getting their heart broken. It's exhausting and leaves little time to focus on myself. Not all is lost, however. Given that this study and others are finally shining a light on parents' mental load, a major benefit has emerged: We are also being encouraged to start thinking about ways to refocus our attention on joy. Here's what I try and focus on—even when it feels impossible on some days. For me, seeing how quickly my kids are growing up gives me an immense sense of appreciation for just how fleeting this time with them really is. My oldest is about to head off to college—although I swear it was only a few years ago she was a little girl dressing up in Disney princess dresses and asking for string cheese. I also have younger children, with my littlest being just 5 months old. The kids' big age gap puts a lot in perspective, and I am able to actually enjoy their challenging stages, rather than just wishing they would move on from teething, tantrums, or middle school. It'll be over way too soon, I now realize. My experience has also allowed me—at times—to resist the instinct to simply survive, and rather, be more present in the good and bad moments that inevitably characterize each day as a parent. I'll often force myself to stop worrying about what I have to do later or tomorrow, and center on what is happening right now, be it that my baby just giggled for the first time, or that my 4-year-old is upset over having to be in the car for longer than 15 minutes. Being in the moment doesn't always provide the greatest sense of joy, but it does lessen my anxiety about what's next, or what's not done yet. According to the new data, women are most likely to suffer from guilt and the overwhelming sense that even if they have a spare moment, they should be doing something else. We are also the least likely to ask for help—and even struggle with the misguided belief that our needs are not as important as those of others. But I have learned to claim one thing I love, just for me, each day: yoga. Sometimes I get 45 minutes by myself at the gym to immerse myself in a really amazing practice. Other days, I fight to complete a 15-minute YouTube class at home amidst a whining baby and A Minecraft Movie blasting on the TV, leaving my boys laughing uproariously, although they've already watched the "Steve's Lava Chicken" part 1,000 times. My advice to any parent who is struggling is to find that one thing that you love and stake your claim on it. Maybe working out is your one non-negotiable, or perhaps it's getting time to call your sister. You might be determined to blow dry your hair in the morning to feel like yourself, or get away to meet a friend for lunch. Whatever your thing is, make it happen, hopefully with the support of a partner or loved one. When it comes to challenging situations with my kids, which take place on multiple occasions throughout the day, I find it helps to just be real about how I'm feeling. I might confess to my kids that, "Mommy is overwhelmed and needs a minute." Or, I'll vent to my husband—or ask him to step in. A few close friends can totally relate, so staying connected to them is a huge boon. Finally, a mantra I have learned to live by is that it's better to be laughing than crying. Picture this: my baby is suffering from a diaper blowout at the same time my preschooler is screaming about his shirt being on backwards, while my 7-year-old is demanding to watch a show after I told him 100 times his screen time is over for the day. Sure, my inclination may be to burst into tears, but I'll do my best to find humor in the circumstance instead. Anyone else want to torture me with an outburst at this very moment? Ha! Ultimately, we should absolutely be aiming higher than just trying to survive until bedtime. The goal of finding joy amid the chaos could not be more important, both because a grumpy, frazzled parent sets a poor example for our kids, and because parents deserve to be happy, too, even if it's for 15 minutes. Read the original article on Parents
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24-06-2025
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UKG: Gen Z Employees Embrace AI at Work and Nearly Half Say Their Bosses Don't Get It
New Research Finds Employees Eager for AI to Take on Repetitive Tasks – and Gen Z Sees the Most Potential to Save Time Key Points: 84% of U.S. employees say they want AI to handle workplace processes for them. More than three-quarters (79%) believe AI tools could free up time to focus on more important or rewarding parts of their jobs. 70% of Gen Z employees (ages 18-28) reported teaching themselves most of the AI skills they use at work. Nearly half of Gen Z employees (49%) say their bosses don't understand the benefits of AI. Despite widespread commitments by leaders to incorporate AI into their businesses, employees across all generations (89%) feel AI should be viewed as a tool, not a co-worker. LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla., June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As AI continues to revolutionize the modern workforce, Gen Z is emerging as the generation leading in its adoption, according to research released today by UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions. In a new national survey from UKG and conducted by The Harris Poll, the youngest generation in the workforce also stands out as the most eager and proactive in integrating AI into daily work, with 90% believing AI will save them time at work, including more than a quarter (29%) who think AI will save them 60-89 minutes per day. The findings point to a clear opportunity for employers across America: employees want AI to help them work smarter and more efficiently by taking over workplace processes for them (84%), and Gen Z could be the key to accelerating adoption across the organization. By tapping into the ease with which Gen Z tends to embrace new technologies, companies can empower their entire workforce to learn the latest tools, leverage them to support their roles, and free up time for more engaging, strategic work. Gen Z Are More Likely To Embrace AI in the Workplace – But Executives May Be Falling Behind Over the past several years, the way we work has evolved at an unprecedented pace. The rise of AI represents the latest variable shaking up workplaces around the country – and younger employees are helping usher in this shift. According to the data, 70% of Gen Z employees say they've taught themselves most of the AI tools they use at work, compared to 58% of Gen X employees (ages 45-60) and 40% of Boomer employees (ages 61-79). Moreover, more Gen Z employees (90%) believe AI could free up time in their day to enable them to focus on the more important or rewarding aspects of their job than Gen X (73%) and Boomer (59%) employees. Notably, nearly half (49%) of Gen Z employees say their bosses don't understand the benefits of AI. In the 2023 UKG study on AI at work, only 26% of C-suite leaders said Gen Z employees had the best grasp on AI's use in the workplace. The latest survey results suggest the opposite may be true, and highlight a potential disconnect between the junior members adopting the tools and senior leaders setting the strategy. However, the latest UKG research favors Gen Z's assertion. "Every few decades, breakthrough technology fundamentally changes the way we do everything: from how we live, to the way we work, and beyond," said Suresh Vittal, chief product officer at UKG. "How productive would we be without electric power, the assembly line, or mobile phones? Like those innovations, AI is quickly becoming ubiquitous and indispensable to work – and ignoring it now is like choosing not to use a computer or the internet." "Gen Z may be on the leading edge of AI adoption in the workplace, but this technology has the power to transform work for every generation," he continued. "From simplifying and automating everyday tasks to increasing productivity to unlocking more time for creativity, innovation, and personal connection, AI will reshape the employee experience in the years ahead. The sooner organizations act on AI's potential, the greater competitive advantage they'll gain." All Generations See Value in AI, Though Trust Remains Limited to Select Tasks While Gen Z may be at the forefront of teaching themselves the AI skills they use at work, employees of all ages share a strong preference for AI that supports, rather than replaces, human work. 84% of U.S. employees agree that AI is best used to automate tasks, not entire roles. This belief is consistent across companies of all sizes – from 88% of employees at businesses with fewer than 75 employees, to 85% at companies with more than 15,000 employees. 89% say AI should be viewed as a tool, not a co-worker. "Since our 2023 study, we've seen a meaningful shift in employees' trust in and understanding of AI at work," said Vittal. "Just two years ago, over half of employees had 'no idea' how their organization was using AI. Today, about 2 in 5 employed Americans (39%) are hopeful about how it can improve their role – a sign that may point to increased transparency, dialogue, and education on the many effective uses for AI in the workplace." Tasks Employees Are Ready to Hand Off to AI As for the characteristics that U.S. employees believe make a task appropriate for AI to take over, they range from highly repetitive or routine responsibilities (49%) to data-intensive duties (42%) to time-consuming tasks (38%). More than a third also point to tasks that require little judgment, empathy, or nuance (35%), or those that are often prone to human error (34%). When it comes to specific use cases, UKG's research finds many of the tasks U.S. employees would trust AI to handle are repeatable, data-driven, or prone to human error, including: Summarizing company policies when they have questions (83%); Creating their work schedules based on availability (81%); Verifying their paycheck is correct (78%); Ensuring their timecard is accurate (78%); and Reviewing and approving their time-off and shift-swap requests in real time (74%). About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people®. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and culture data combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect culture insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit Follow UKG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Survey Methodology: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of UKG from April 15 to 17, 2025, among 1,146 employed adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 3.6 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact media@ Copyright 2025 UKG Inc. All rights reserved. For a full list of UKG trademarks, please visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change. View source version on Contacts media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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24-06-2025
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Gen Z's ‘Main Character Energy' Is Running Low, According to New Survey on Mental Well-Being
Many Zoomers Turn to Doomscrolling or Retail Therapy to Cope With Mental Overload; But Some are "Touching Grass" BOULDER, Colo., June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As college students might say: the "vibes are off" across the country. A staggering 94% of Americans say they sometimes feel mentally overwhelmed, and the crisis cuts deep for Gen Z (ages 18-28) at 97%. A new survey conducted online by The Harris Poll for Naropa University, a leader in mindfulness education and one of Colorado's top educators of mental health counselors, paints a sobering picture. Many Gen Z (i.e., Zoomers) see themselves as helpers, are emotionally overloaded and unsure how to find relief. More than two-thirds (68%) of Zoomers agree that they often put other people's emotional needs ahead of their own, and 61% report that they don't know where to turn when they feel emotionally overwhelmed. While more than 80% of Gen Z are on social media, it may not be able to deliver the support they need. "We commissioned this survey to better understand how people, especially younger generations, emotionally navigate in today's world," said Charles G. Lief, President of Naropa University. "The mental health issues experienced today require fresh approaches to how mental health professionals are trained. That includes recognizing and anticipating the very real risk of professional burnout experienced by therapists, teachers, first responders and others in the helping professions." A Social Media Paradox: Mental Health Trends Aren't Enough Starkly compared to a minority of Gen X ages 45-60 (43%) and Baby Boomers ages 61-79 (18%), a majority of Gen Z and Millennials ages 29-44 (63% each) agree they often find mental health information on social media (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). Both generations feel like the information is falling short, with 58% of Gen Z and 61% of Millennials agreeing that finding self-care tips online is as helpful as putting a band-aid on a broken bone. "Gen Zers are emotionally intelligent and aware, but they are stressed," said Azara Santiago-Rivera, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Psychology at Naropa University. "Gen Zers are open to receiving mental health services and are proactive in seeking such services, including online services. That openness has led to increased demand for services. Our findings show a generation hungry for deeper, more meaningful self-care than the superficial tips they find online." What Gen Z Coping Looks Like Gen Zers report some of the ways they are coping with being mentally overwhelmed include: 29% doomscroll—more than any other generation (17% Millennials, 6% Gen X and 2% Boomers); 47% binge-watch TV; 27% use retail therapy; and 64% listen to music Yet, 31% report touching grass (i.e. engaging with the real world) as a coping tactic, more than any other generation (24% Millennials, 16% Gen X and 15% Boomers). Nearly a third (31%) of Gen Z report going off the grid (i.e.., taking a break from technology/social media) to deal. "These are insightful techniques," remarked Santiago-Rivera, "that can open people up to a more formal introduction of mindfulness and other contemplative tools to break out of the mental overload which is negatively affecting anyone seeking a level of relief and healing." Zoomers Are Running on Empty, Some Feel Like NPCs Gen Z are less likely than Millennials to report full energy levels when thinking about the state of the world. Imagining themselves as characters in a video game, only 19% describe their energy levels as full, compared to 26% of Millennials. Nearly one in 10 (8%) of Gen Z say they feel like an NPC (non-playable character) when thinking about the state of the world, perhaps indicating growing disassociation and nihilism. Survey Method This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Naropa University from May 6-8, 2025, among 2,085 adults ages 18+, among whom 391 are Gen Z (ages 18-28). The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. Email the contact information below for more information on the survey or additional generational data. Gen Z data can be found here. To learn about Naropa's contemplative education programs and approach to mindfulness, visit About Naropa University Naropa University, nestled in Boulder, Colorado, was established in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Drawing its name and inspiration from the teachings of the 11th-century Indian Buddhist sage Naropa, this private university stands out distinctly among America's higher education landscape in its effort to integrate eastern wisdom with traditional western scholarship. Recognized as the pioneering force behind contemplative higher education and the start of the modern mindfulness movement, Naropa University is the sole institution to integrate a university-wide contemplative pedagogical approach. At Naropa, education transcends the ordinary; the institution embraces the entirety of its students—mind, body and spirit—augmenting traditional methodologies with practices like meditation. Since receiving its accreditation in 1986, Naropa University consistently upholds the exacting standards for quality and accountability set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Molly SposatoGrasslands: A Journalism-Minded AgencyMolly@
Business Wire
24-06-2025
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Gen Z's ‘Main Character Energy' Is Running Low, According to New Survey on Mental Well-Being
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As college students might say: the 'vibes are off' across the country. A staggering 94% of Americans say they sometimes feel mentally overwhelmed, and the crisis cuts deep for Gen Z (ages 18-28) at 97%. A new survey conducted online by The Harris Poll for Naropa University, a leader in mindfulness education and one of Colorado's top educators of mental health counselors, paints a sobering picture. Many Gen Z (i.e., Zoomers) see themselves as helpers, are emotionally overloaded and unsure how to find relief. More than two-thirds (68%) of Zoomers agree that they often put other people's emotional needs ahead of their own, and 61% report that they don't know where to turn when they feel emotionally overwhelmed. While more than 80% of Gen Z are on social media, it may not be able to deliver the support they need. 'We commissioned this survey to better understand how people, especially younger generations, emotionally navigate in today's world,' said Charles G. Lief, President of Naropa University. 'The mental health issues experienced today require fresh approaches to how mental health professionals are trained. That includes recognizing and anticipating the very real risk of professional burnout experienced by therapists, teachers, first responders and others in the helping professions.' A Social Media Paradox: Mental Health Trends Aren't Enough Starkly compared to a minority of Gen X ages 45-60 (43%) and Baby Boomers ages 61-79 (18%), a majority of Gen Z and Millennials ages 29-44 (63% each) agree they often find mental health information on social media (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). Both generations feel like the information is falling short, with 58% of Gen Z and 61% of Millennials agreeing that finding self-care tips online is as helpful as putting a band-aid on a broken bone. 'Gen Zers are emotionally intelligent and aware, but they are stressed,' said Azara Santiago-Rivera, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Psychology at Naropa University. 'Gen Zers are open to receiving mental health services and are proactive in seeking such services, including online services. That openness has led to increased demand for services. Our findings show a generation hungry for deeper, more meaningful self-care than the superficial tips they find online.' What Gen Z Coping Looks Like Gen Zers report some of the ways they are coping with being mentally overwhelmed include: 29% doomscroll—more than any other generation (17% Millennials, 6% Gen X and 2% Boomers); 47% binge-watch TV; 27% use retail therapy; and 64% listen to music Yet, 31% report touching grass (i.e. engaging with the real world) as a coping tactic, more than any other generation (24% Millennials, 16% Gen X and 15% Boomers). Nearly a third (31%) of Gen Z report going off the grid (i.e.., taking a break from technology/social media) to deal. 'These are insightful techniques,' remarked Santiago-Rivera, 'that can open people up to a more formal introduction of mindfulness and other contemplative tools to break out of the mental overload which is negatively affecting anyone seeking a level of relief and healing.' Zoomers Are Running on Empty, Some Feel Like NPCs Gen Z are less likely than Millennials to report full energy levels when thinking about the state of the world. Imagining themselves as characters in a video game, only 19% describe their energy levels as full, compared to 26% of Millennials. Nearly one in 10 (8%) of Gen Z say they feel like an NPC (non-playable character) when thinking about the state of the world, perhaps indicating growing disassociation and nihilism. Survey Method This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Naropa University from May 6-8, 2025, among 2,085 adults ages 18+, among whom 391 are Gen Z (ages 18-28). The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. Email the contact information below for more information on the survey or additional generational data. Gen Z data can be found here. To learn about Naropa's contemplative education programs and approach to mindfulness, visit About Naropa University Naropa University, nestled in Boulder, Colorado, was established in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Drawing its name and inspiration from the teachings of the 11th-century Indian Buddhist sage Naropa, this private university stands out distinctly among America's higher education landscape in its effort to integrate eastern wisdom with traditional western scholarship. Recognized as the pioneering force behind contemplative higher education and the start of the modern mindfulness movement, Naropa University is the sole institution to integrate a university-wide contemplative pedagogical approach. At Naropa, education transcends the ordinary; the institution embraces the entirety of its students—mind, body and spirit—augmenting traditional methodologies with practices like meditation. Since receiving its accreditation in 1986, Naropa University consistently upholds the exacting standards for quality and accountability set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Learn more at
