Workplace stories

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.

Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.

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.

Two-thirds of UK consumers see faulty software updates as unacceptable as contaminated food, following major CrowdStrike outages.

Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.

Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

Rimini Street achieves global workplace acclaim with India named a Best Workplace for Millennials 2024 and Australia securing Great Place to Work 2024 status.

Canva unveils a refreshed brand system geared towards global workplaces, aiming to boost productivity and design capabilities.

Ipsos finds 75% of the public worried about AI and data privacy. Experts, including Trint, counter misconceptions, highlighting AI’s productivity benefits.

A new study reveals 96% of professionals believe creativity is essential for organisational success, but many fail to nurture it effectively.

Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

Swedish firm Omnia acquires LiveTiles, promising to revolutionise digital workplace solutions globally. CEO David Vander outlines bold expansion plans.

Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.

Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.

Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.

IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.