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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
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Scribenote launches free AI scribe to fight vet burnout

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Scribenote launches a free AI scribe service to ease vet burnout by automating medical records, helping clinics save time on admin and focus on care.
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Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
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Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.
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ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.
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ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
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AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
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IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.
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From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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After abandoning retail for PR and marketing, I discovered a passion for data management, leading me to pursue a degree in analytics, which I completed at 40.
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IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.
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IWD 2025: Women's innate strengths bring success full circle

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the discussion highlights how women's innate strengths—empathy, resilience, and adaptability—drive success in sales.
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Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.
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AI boosts work-life balance for US business leaders

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A recent report reveals that 61% of US business leaders believe AI is enhancing their work-life balance, with ChatGPT as the preferred tool.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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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.
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Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.
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UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.
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Recognition & good management key to employee engagement

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.
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Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.