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Survey finds US staff fear speaking up on misconduct

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US survey finds many staff fear retaliation and uneven discipline for misconduct, with over three-quarters ready to quit if they feel unsafe.
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Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund

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The partnership opens the USD $100M Venture Scientist Fund to back over 55 AI-native startups spun out of Canada’s leading research labs.
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Finance teams - it’s time to step away from the spreadsheets

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Finance teams clinging to spreadsheets risk cash flow chaos, poor forecasting and lost talent as automated AR tools rapidly raise the bar.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Mila, Bain & Company urge fivefold boost in Canadian AI VC

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Mila, Bain & Company urge Canada to turn its AI research edge into homegrown startups by lifting annual AI venture funding from $2 billion to $10 billion.
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Gen Z ‘lily padding’ forces UK employers to rethink careers

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Gen Z ‘lily padding’ is pushing UK employers to ditch rigid promotion ladders and design flexible, personalised career paths to retain staff.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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European privacy teams warn of cuts amid rising risks

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European privacy teams brace for 2026 budget cuts as understaffing grows, breach risks rise and boards treat privacy as mere compliance.
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Incentifi raises GBP £150,000 for wellbeing rewards pilot

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London wellbeing rewards platform incentifi raises GBP £150,000 pre-seed to run pilot with employers, including Specsavers practices.
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Singapore HR leaders pivot to change & wellbeing focus

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Singapore HR leaders are shifting from compliance to driving change, stakeholder engagement and wellbeing as core priorities.
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La Fosse relaunches ConnEx to link executives & charities

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La Fosse has revived its ConnEx scheme, pairing UK charity leaders with volunteer C-suite executives to tackle tech and transformation gaps.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

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C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
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UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

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UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
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Plaud.ai calls for AI to fix broken meeting culture

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Plaud.ai urges firms to fix “broken” meeting culture with AI tools, warning wasteful calls sap productivity, focus and staff morale.
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Nottingham tech boom outpaces lagging innovation cash

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Nottingham tech startups and grads surge ahead, but the city trails rival hubs on Innovate UK cash, securing just GBP £6.1 million in 2024/25.
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UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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UK SMEs told to stop ‘dabbling’ and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
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Training gap drives staff to quit as AI reshapes jobs

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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A new TalentLMS report warns staff are ready to quit as AI reshapes roles, workloads soar and training time vanishes from the job.
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Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
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Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.
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Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.