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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.
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From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.
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Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.
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UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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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.
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Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
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Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
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New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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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.
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Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
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AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
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Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
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Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

Tue, 13th May 2025
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
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Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.
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Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
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TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
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Atlassian unveils major Trello update with AI features

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Atlassian has launched a significant update for Trello, introducing AI features to streamline task management and improve personal productivity.
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Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.