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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.
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Flight Centre adopts Qualtrics AI to boost customer experience

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Flight Centre enhances service with AI-driven programme from Qualtrics, leveraging analytics into actionable insights and to improve travel experiences.
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Nexxen chooses Stagwell for audience discovery & consumer insights solution

Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Stagwell partners with Nexxen to enhance audience discovery and advertising efficacy, leveraging the new Nexxen Data Platform for deeper consumer insights and compliance.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway

Mon, 20th May 2024
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edutech
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crypto
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blockchain
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps

Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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ai models
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instagram
Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.
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Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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microsoft
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linkedin
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leadership
Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.
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Four ways Automatic Content Recognition data unlocks advertising success

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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software development
Marketers harnessing ACR technology to understand Asia-Pacific consumer habits in real-time, offering targeted ads and optimised engagement strategies, amid third-party cookie depreciation.
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How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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opinion
Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.
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Using data to improve the management of contingent workforces

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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management
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productivity
Businesses are harnessing data to optimise the management of their contingent workforces, a trend invigorated by the remote work shift during the pandemic.
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The appeal of live streaming to grow online communities

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Live streaming heightens online engagement, outpacing TV shows in views, with its raw, unfiltered content and real-time audience interaction, becoming a prime avenue for growing virtual communities.
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The power of embedded green finance

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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personalisation
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cdp
Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.
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Why companies are 'democratising' employee share plans in tough times

Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
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strategy
In light of increasing costs and dwindling margins, companies are shifting towards democratising employee share plans, offering equity ownership to a wider workforce as a strategic method of cost reduction and employee motivation.
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IWD 2024: Scaling for success - vision, values, and people power

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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partner programmes
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e-commerce
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social media
International Women's Day 2024 calls for strategic company scaling, leveraging vision, values, and team motivation, in the pursuit of long-term, sustainable success.
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IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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martech
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partner programmes
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software development
In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.
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Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ai
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it services
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schools
IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.
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How Innovative Loyalty Programs Boost Customer Retention

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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martech
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subscriptions
Retail subscriptions have proven to be key in fostering enduring brand loyalty and customer retention, responding to changing consumer behaviours and economic shifts.
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Digital signage boosts productivity & engagement – study

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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supply chain
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productivity
Workplace digital signage significantly boosts productivity and enhances engagement among deskless workers, suggests a study by ScreenCloud and Google ChromeOS.
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David Jones boosts staff training with YOOBIC app deployment

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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omnichannel
Australian luxury department store David Jones has implemented the YOOBIC digital workplace app among its employees, receiving the Retail Technology Innovation Hubs 2023 Digital Transformation Project of the Year Award.
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Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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solar power
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safety
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regulation
Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.
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Tiny Happy HR leverages data analytics to enrich work experience

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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hcm
Tiny Happy HR utilises sophisticated data analytics to advance the future of work, fostering an optimised, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace environment.