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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Digital Transformation

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Email

Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload

Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Artificial Intelligence

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Unlocking Retail Growth: The WhatsApp Customer Service Revolution
Encryption

Unlocking Retail Growth: The WhatsApp Customer Service Revolution

eCommerce retailers are boosting loyalty and revenue by using WhatsApp's 3 billion-user reach for faster, efficient, and personalised customer service.

By Dvir Hoffman • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Malware

It's the end of passwords as we know it

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

By Robert Vinokurov • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short
Digital Transformation

Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short

A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector
Fintech

Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector

Ecommpay offers free neurodiversity training on 20 May 2025 to partners and clients, fostering inclusive workplaces in payments and FinTech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
Instagram

Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands

Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Fintech

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
Customer Experience

More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps

Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
Digital Transformation

AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist

Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Generative AI

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity

A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025