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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Surveillance

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption
Artificial Intelligence

AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption

AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance
Data Privacy

UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance

Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail
Customer Experience

Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail

Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday
Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns
Marketing Technologies

Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.

By Teresa Sperti • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Phishing

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides
Digital Transformation

Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides

Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
Payment Technologies

Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts
Risk & Compliance

Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts

Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
Fintech

Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge

78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
Customer Experience

AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard

One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025