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Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility
Recruitment

Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility

New research from ELMO Software reveals Gen Z workers are driving workplace change, prioritising pay rises and job stability over traditional loyalties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Transparency

Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds

A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Artificial Intelligence

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Clean technologies

Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
Digital Transformation

HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind
Millennials

Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind

A new report reveals 63% of US employees feel their training is inadequate, with Gen Z highlighting urgent needs for faster, engaging skill development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Infosys unveils AI features for Australian Open 2025
Digital Transformation

Infosys unveils AI features for Australian Open 2025

Infosys and Tennis Australia unveil innovative AI features for the 2025 Australian Open, enhancing fan interactivity and player insights.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Multi-factor authentication

Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Marketing Technologies

Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Fintech leaders predict 2025's impact on the industry
Fintech

Fintech leaders predict 2025's impact on the industry

Fintech executives foresee 2025 shaped by evolving fraud tactics, AI, open banking regulation, and changing consumer demands in the mortgage market.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services
Customer Experience

AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services

A new Salesforce report reveals 60% of Singaporean consumers expect greater AI integration in financial services, with millennials leading the optimism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says
DevOps

Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says

A recent Atlassian survey reveals 94% of Indian knowledge workers link high organisation with productivity, highlighting workplace dynamics and personal task management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Gen Z shopping trends reveal eCommerce preferences surge
Customer Experience

Gen Z shopping trends reveal eCommerce preferences surge

Sciative Solutions has revealed that 66% of Gen Z prefer online shopping, highlighting the importance of eCommerce, product quality, and customer reviews.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend
Customer Experience

Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025