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Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
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Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
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Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts
3 days ago
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Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.
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Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
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wise
78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
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AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
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One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
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Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
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Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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dei
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
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Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.
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Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
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Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
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UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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data privacy
The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.
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Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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supply chain & logistics
Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.
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AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
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Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
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TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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digital engagement
A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
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London's night economy thrives as retail sector declines
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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workforce management
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deputy
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millennials
London's night economy flourishes as retail jobs remain 5% down since the pandemic, with hospitality seeing a 2% annual increase in employment.
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Atlassian unveils major Trello update with AI features
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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software development
Atlassian has launched a significant update for Trello, introducing AI features to streamline task management and improve personal productivity.
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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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workplace
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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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Gen Z employees often bypass workplace data protection
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A survey by Dojo reveals that over half of Generation Z workers in the UK fail to adhere to essential security protocols, risking data breaches.
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Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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bnpl
A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.