Generation Z stories - Page 2
Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.
From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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supply chain
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productivity
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workforce technology
Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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cisco
New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.
UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hcm
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mba
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leadership
UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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smb
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business continuity
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entrepreneurship
Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ai
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facebook
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instagram
New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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education, learning & training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Tue, 13th May 2025
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uc
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hcm
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collaboration
people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case
Thu, 1st May 2025
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cx
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cdp
Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
Atlassian unveils major Trello update with AI features
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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uc
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devops
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apm
Atlassian has launched a significant update for Trello, introducing AI features to streamline task management and improve personal productivity.
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.