Welcome to The Talent Brief. I’m Jeff Ganter, your trusted guide through the real conversations shaping today’s workforce. Here, we break down Gen Z careers, salary expectations, hiring trends, and negotiation strategies with clarity and honesty, no hype, no sugarcoating. If you want practical insight on how the job market really works in 2026, how to navigate compensation, and how to build a career that actually moves forward, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.