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US firms report more AI-related hiring errors than UK
Generative AI

US firms report more AI-related hiring errors than UK

Bad AI hires are now feeding costly mistakes, with US employers hit far more often than UK counterparts, a survey shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants
Software-as-a-Service

Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants

Enterprise users can now query workforce data alongside sales and finance systems, as the connector is read-only and uses existing permissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Don't lose the human connection in AI-supported recruitment
Digital Transformation

Don't lose the human connection in AI-supported recruitment

Human judgement is becoming more valuable as AI screens CVs, with candidates wary of being reduced to data points and overlooked for potential.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
LumApps launches AI Employee Hub for everyday work
Software-as-a-Service

LumApps launches AI Employee Hub for everyday work

The platform aims to close the gap between heavy AI spending and everyday use, especially for frontline staff across fragmented workplace systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for managed IT services
Data Analytics

Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for managed IT services

The chipmaker will shift more of its enterprise systems to a managed model as Infosys takes on applications, infrastructure and support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

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Human Resources (HR) stories

AI freezes graduate hiring, threatening future leaders
Digital Transformation

AI freezes graduate hiring, threatening future leaders

Graduates are bearing the brunt as firms quietly halt entry-level hiring, leaving fewer first jobs and a thinner leadership pipeline.

By Rebecca Keenan • 6 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs
Data Analytics

Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs

Only 22% of tech staff have formal AI training, leaving Australian employers exposed to skills gaps as adoption races ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
WorkPro improves platform for verified employment data
Software-as-a-Service

WorkPro improves platform for verified employment data

Workers could gain more control over verified employment records as WorkPro's new platform aims to cut repeated compliance checks across jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Canadian tech firms face AI bias gap in HR policies
Data Protection

Canadian tech firms face AI bias gap in HR policies

Bias concerns are mounting as most Canadian tech firms use AI in HR, while many lack safeguards to prevent discriminatory decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
UK tech workforce hits 2.15 million as demand grows
Digital Transformation

UK tech workforce hits 2.15 million as demand grows

Demand for digital skills is tightening hiring across UK industries, with tech roles now making up 6.4% of jobs and paying 53% more.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Bizcap named Australia's top finance workplace for 2026
Fintech

Bizcap named Australia's top finance workplace for 2026

Employee feedback and gender-equality data helped propel the lender to the top of Australia's finance and insurance workplace rankings for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift
Digital Transformation

Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift

Productivity gains are lagging as Australian workers spend longer at work, prompting Logitech to pitch devices that ease mobility and presentation stress.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Most Canadian businesses don't have a payroll team to futureproof
Software-as-a-Service

Most Canadian businesses don't have a payroll team to futureproof

Small firms are being squeezed as payroll gets harder and skilled staff near retirement, leaving software to fill the gap.

By Taryn Shulman • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules
Data Protection

AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules

Regulatory scrutiny is pushing employers to keep people in hiring decisions, as AI takes on admin rather than replacing HR staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration
Software-as-a-Service

Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration

Frontline staff are more likely to feel overburdened and burned out as satisfaction with HR tools lags far behind managers' views.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum
Artificial Intelligence

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Data Analytics

Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows

Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026