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Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Why embedded finance is the missing layer in remote and flexible benefits

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Embedded finance is revolutionising remote work benefits, enabling personalised, flexible options with real-time control and boosting employee satisfaction and retention.
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Firms risk losing 40% productivity gains as AI training lags

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Despite 88% of employees using AI, companies risk losing up to 40% of productivity gains due to poor training and weak talent strategies, a global survey finds.
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Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.
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Security sector faces tech lag & workforce pressure, report finds

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.
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Nine in ten firms now measure outcomes of recognition schemes

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Research shows 90% of firms now measure outcomes of employee recognition schemes, boosting engagement and productivity despite budget limits.
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Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.
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KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.
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Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.
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Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets

Fri, 16th May 2025
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supply chain
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fleet management
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software
Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.
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Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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mental health
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work-life balance
Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.
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ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.
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ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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work-life balance
A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
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IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
As International Women's Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.
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Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.
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Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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millennials
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gen z
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employee retention
A new report reveals 63% of US employees feel their training is inadequate, with Gen Z highlighting urgent needs for faster, engaging skill development.
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Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.