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Derek Thomas
Coverage of Derek Thomas in the Nexus archive.
- Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite
Gen Z prioritizes career growth over work-life balance, with 93% aspiring to reach the C-suite. A KPMG survey of 900 interns highlights the need for human skills and AI literacy to advance, as Gen Z balances leveraging technology with avoiding overreliance on it.
- Vermont’s low-barrier shelters are failing the people they were created to serve
Derek Thomas, a resident of South Burlington in Vermont's emergency housing, argues that low-barrier shelters in Vermont are failing to end homelessness. He observed frequent discharges without stable housing placements, discharges during severe winter weather, and inconsistent staff enforcement of rules that hinder recovery for individuals with trauma, disabilities, or substance use disorders.