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The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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As storytelling evolves in the digital age, brands must adapt to interactive formats like live blogs to engage audiences and foster deeper connections.
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Millennials lead UK workplaces in AI tool adoption, study finds

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals UK Millennials are more adept at using AI tools at work than Gen Z, with 74% comfortable compared to 66% of their younger peers.
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Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
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Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Gen Z consumers in the UK are set to spend GBP £2.5 billion during January sales, highlighting the need for brands to focus on personalisation and customer loyalty.
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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
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Fintech leaders predict 2025's impact on the industry

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Fintech executives foresee 2025 shaped by evolving fraud tactics, AI, open banking regulation, and changing consumer demands in the mortgage market.
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Cloudbrink CEO discusses future of remote work & AI tech

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cloudbrink's CEO Prakash Mana predicts the work-from-anywhere trend will persist through 2025, driven by Gen Z and advancements in AI and connectivity.
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Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.
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Procurement in 2025: From 'should we try AI?' to 'When can we start?'

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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A Gartner survey reveals that 72% of procurement leaders are prioritising GenAI integration, marking a pivotal shift towards strategic decision-making.
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UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.
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UK firms urged to oversee rising AI tool use at work

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A report reveals that 68% of UK employees regularly use AI tools, prompting businesses to enhance oversight and support for hybrid work environments.
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UK employees remain productive during festive period

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Research by monday.com reveals 89% of UK employees maintain productivity during the festive season, with technology aiding their performance.
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Brits prioritise practical gifts with Christmas spending

Sun, 24th Nov 2024
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A recent ShipStation survey reveals UK consumers are shifting towards practical gifts for Christmas, with younger generations prioritising immediate utility.