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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Artificial Intelligence

Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds
Human Capital Management

Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds

New research by people2people Recruitment reveals that over half of employees feel pressure to work digitally outside regular hours, a trend that threatens work-life balance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies
Physical Security

UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies

UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fintech

New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Less than half of UK firms use GenAI despite recognised benefits
Fintech

Less than half of UK firms use GenAI despite recognised benefits

UiPath's Global Knowledge Worker Survey reveals that only 47% of UK businesses are utilising GenAI tools. Meanwhile, 28% of workers are experiencing burnout, highlighting a need for better AI training and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Less than half of UK workers use GenAI tools at work
AI Models

Less than half of UK workers use GenAI tools at work

Despite growing emphasis on AI, only 47% of UK workers utilise generative AI tools at work, with uneven adoption and significant trust issues, a UiPath survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends
Partner Programmes

State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends

Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI
Generative AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave
EduTech

Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
Generative AI

AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner
Human Capital Management

Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner

'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety
Productivity

Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK remote workers are 65% more prone to productivity anxiety, despite reporting higher efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
FWA

Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report

One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.

By Rebecca Jones • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Building a more equitable leadership pipeline
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Building a more equitable leadership pipeline

Despite highest recorded representation at C-suite, efforts fall short at the middle management level, exposing need for an enduring and equitable diversity inclusion and belonging leadership pipeline.

By Sarah Danzl • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024