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Enterprise software complexity costs UK economy GBP £32 billion

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.
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How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.
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Beyond the spreadsheet: Why AI forecasting is a must-have, not a nice-to-have

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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AI forecasting revolutionises contact centres by replacing outdated spreadsheets, boosting staffing accuracy and customer satisfaction amid volatile market demands.
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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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Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.
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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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A fifth of UK workers content to stay put, shunning promotions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Nearly one fifth of UK workers are content in their current roles and not seeking promotions, prioritising job satisfaction over career advancement, new research shows.
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Repetitive tasks cost UK finance GBP £179 billion & harm morale

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Repetitive tasks in UK finance departments cost businesses GBP £179 billion annually, harming productivity and driving 74% of workers to consider quitting.
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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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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.
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Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.
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UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.
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Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.
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Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.
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KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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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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DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.
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Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
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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.