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Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff
Digital Transformation

Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff

Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

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6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals
eCommerce

6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals

Shoppers are far more likely to click through to deals after work, with evening traffic also driving most mobile browsing, Hotukdeals said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses
Fintech

Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses

More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals
Data Analytics

ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals

Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.

By Search Magic • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates

Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules

Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses
Data Analytics

Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses

Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth
Customer Experience

The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth

More than 300 members have joined The Pillars in eight months, turning Sydney's private club into a venue for deals, partnerships and referrals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses
Data Protection

Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses

Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push
Texting

Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push

New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australian employers shift towards skills-based hiring
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian employers shift towards skills-based hiring

Hiring decisions are increasingly being driven by skills and fit, as AI-polished CVs and big-name employers lose their edge in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue
Digital Transformation

Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue

Australian small firms are reporting higher revenue and hiring from AI, with regular use almost doubling in 18 months to 69%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens
Artificial Intelligence

UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens

Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue
Human Capital Management

Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue

Business leaders say burnout is a hard financial risk, urging employers to build mental health into job design, leadership and daily operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Data Protection

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff
Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Flexibility is emerging as a bigger draw than pay in construction and engineering, as firms battle shortages and retention pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026