Employees stories

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

A Workday study reveals that over a third of ASEAN organisations view employee upskilling as a key priority amid challenges in talent management.

A recent study reveals a troubling disconnect in Financial Services, with 82% of cyber risk owners believing employees are engaged in security training, yet 69% report low engagement.

New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.

Cegid has distinguished itself as 'A Strong Performer' in Forrester's Q4 2024 report for Point-Of-Service Solutions, recognising its global expertise and innovation.

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

UK talent acquisition firm inploi has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand, integrating their platforms to enhance global recruitment and employee development.

A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled Galileo Professional, a budget-friendly AI assistant designed specifically for HR professionals and small teams.

HP's Work Relationship Index finds only 27% of Australian workers have a healthy work relationship. AI usage has more than doubled, yet training gaps and job security fears persist.

Research reveals a critical 51% gap between cyber risk owners and employees' AI policy awareness, endangering UK businesses' cyber resilience.

Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.

Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.