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Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays
Hybrid & Remote Work

Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays

A survey reveals half of Australian tech workers may work remotely from holiday spots, with 17% already doing so without employer notification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms
Productivity

High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms

Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges
Payment Technologies

Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Financial Systems

Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
EduTech

Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Artificial Intelligence

Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Generation Z stories

Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes

SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030
Social Media

Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030

Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
YouTube

Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Generation Z stories

Consumers favour 25% discount in exchange for emails
Customer Experience

Consumers favour 25% discount in exchange for emails

Research by Daemon reveals that 58% of consumers would share their email for a 25% discount, indicating a generational divide in data sharing willingness.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Public anxiety over AI-driven cyber threats rising
Phishing

Public anxiety over AI-driven cyber threats rising

A study reveals that 61% of the public fear cybercrime, particularly from AI threats, with generational gaps in concern highlighted amid rising anxiety.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Rising debt burdens threaten young adults in Singapore
Inflation

Rising debt burdens threaten young adults in Singapore

Debt is increasingly concerning for young adults in Singapore, with rising average loan sizes highlighting financial pressures despite a drop in applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
UK business leaders to boost tech investments by 23% next year
Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders to boost tech investments by 23% next year

UK business leaders are set to boost tech investments by 23% due to AI innovations, a new study from Seismic reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences
AI Agents

UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
Financial Systems

Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
Fintech

New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds

UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024