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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
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AI-driven coaching tools: debunking myths & benefits
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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CoachHub reveals how AI-powered coaching tools enhance traditional methods, debunking myths around their effectiveness and potential pitfalls in workplaces.
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AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.
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Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent Atlassian survey reveals 94% of Indian knowledge workers link high organisation with productivity, highlighting workplace dynamics and personal task management.
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Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Research reveals that 59% of UK employees may leave their jobs due to overly complicated IT systems, highlighting urgent calls for simpler digital solutions.
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Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
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UK employees seek more input in AI decisions, survey finds
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 88% of UK employees want a greater say in the integration of AI into their workplaces, highlighting a demand for transparency and influence.
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Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.
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AI adoption trust gap between employees & leaders grows
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals a troubling trust gap in Australia, where only 45% of workers believe management can effectively handle AI adoption.
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AI start-up Sensay redefines AI roles as employees
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sensay, an AI start-up, is pushing to redefine workplace roles by labelling AI as employees, launching a job ad for an AI Full Stack Developer.
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Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage
Sat, 14th Dec 2024
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A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.
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UK firms urged to oversee rising AI tool use at work
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A report reveals that 68% of UK employees regularly use AI tools, prompting businesses to enhance oversight and support for hybrid work environments.
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Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Flip has formed partnerships with Work Networks in the UK and Tuxpas in Latin America to replace Meta's Workplace, enhancing communication for frontline employees.
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UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.
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Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.
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Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
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UK consumers demand tougher regulations on faulty software
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Two-thirds of UK consumers see faulty software updates as unacceptable as contaminated food, following major CrowdStrike outages.
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How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.
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Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.
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HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.