Staffing stories

Industrial engineer-turned-COO Stephanie Davis Neill explains how an operator mindset shapes adaptable, people-centred tech leadership.

Employers warned jargon-laden job ads packed with 'rockstar' and 'ninja' clichés may signal burnout and bias, putting off strong candidates.

UK restaurants plan fresh tech investment for 2026, betting most heavily on online ordering and delivery ahead of AI and smart kitchens.

CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.

Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.

Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.

AI is fuelling a boom in solo UK “Founder + AI” ventures as entrepreneurs favour lean, automated operations over hiring staff.

Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.

Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.

AI receptionist boosts revenues by GBP £9 million and cuts missed calls across 65 UK dental practices, improving patient access and staff efficiency.

ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.

Deel launches AI Workforce, offering seven AI agents to automate HR and payroll tasks across 150+ countries, easing understaffing pressures globally.

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.

Research highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in business, citing insufficient staffing, inadequate attack surface management, and weak leadership commitment.

Transform Trust enhances staff communication using TrilbyTV's digital signage, promoting clearer messaging across 26 schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Salesforce introduces major Data Cloud innovations enhancing AI-driven customer experiences, unifying data, and launching Datablazers Community for real-time insights.

A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.

91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.

It will reduce manual burdens and streamline identity and access management processes, expanding Imprivata's continued partnership with NHS organisations.