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Gen Z stories

Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping
Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Aussies fed up with customer service bots, survey finds
Customer Experience

Aussies fed up with customer service bots, survey finds

More than half of Australians are frustrated with customer service bots and may stop buying from brands that fail to resolve their issues quickly and effectively.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Why AI is key to match shifting customer expectations in Retail sector
Digital Transformation

Why AI is key to match shifting customer expectations in Retail sector

Australian retailers must harness AI and emotional intelligence to meet fast-changing Gen Z and millennial expectations for seamless, personalised shopping.

By Maurice Zicman • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
Digital Transformation

AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers

AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Australian accounting sector ups AI investment to boost value
Risk & Compliance

Australian accounting sector ups AI investment to boost value

Australian accounting firms are boosting AI investments to enhance efficiency, driving profits and skills development amid talent shortages in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Gen Z demands instant service & social shopping from retailers
Customer Experience

Gen Z demands instant service & social shopping from retailers

Gen Z demands instant replies within 15 minutes and prefers social shopping on apps like Instagram and TikTok, pushing retailers to adopt AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Digital Transformation

Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025
Customer Experience

Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds
Virtualisation

Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada
Marketing Technologies

YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada

YouTube Canada has launched new tools, including the Creator Partnerships Hub and BrandConnect API, to boost collaboration between brands and creators.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025
Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report
Digital Transformation

Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report

Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025