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The evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO): Redefining HR leadership
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO): Redefining HR leadership

The Chief People Officer role is evolving from HR lead to strategic partner, blending people, technology, and business to drive growth and innovation.

By Victoria Marshall-Rice • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Elevate Intelligence launches agentic AI to boost staff recognition
Unified Communications

Elevate Intelligence launches agentic AI to boost staff recognition

BI WORLDWIDE launches Elevate Intelligence, an AI platform enhancing employee recognition and saving 2,000+ hours monthly across EMEA organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How payroll is driving the strategic growth of tech firms
Human Capital Management

How payroll is driving the strategic growth of tech firms

Modern payroll systems have become a strategic growth driver for tech firms, aiding global compliance, talent retention, and data-driven decision-making.

By Curtis Holmes • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
Digital Transformation

Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Hassen Hattab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

Human Resources (HR) stories

Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
Human Capital Management

Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
DHL Supply Chain boosts efficiency with AI agents from HappyRobot
Data Analytics

DHL Supply Chain boosts efficiency with AI agents from HappyRobot

DHL Supply Chain is enhancing global logistics efficiency by using HappyRobot's AI agents to automate routine communications and streamline operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Hyland boosts cloud suite with new AI tools & deeper platform links
Digital Transformation

Hyland boosts cloud suite with new AI tools & deeper platform links

Hyland enhances its cloud content suite with AI-driven upgrades and new integrations for Salesforce, SAP, Workday, and Guidewire to boost business workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience
Digital Transformation

Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility
Document Management

Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility

Aconso has launched aconso Insights, a new analytics tool that enhances HR data visibility and streamlines document workflows for global customers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly
Unified Communications

Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Human Resources (HR) stories

Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process
Digital Transformation

Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process

JobAdder's new AI, Adder Intelligence, simplifies recruitment in New Zealand by automatically identifying top candidates and cutting hiring time by 67%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Enterprises struggle to manage rising sprawl of disconnected AI tools
Digital Transformation

Enterprises struggle to manage rising sprawl of disconnected AI tools

70% of enterprises struggle to integrate growing AI tools, with disconnected apps causing data silos, wasted spend, and rising security risks, says Zapier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave for seamless SAP leave
Human Capital Management

Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave for seamless SAP leave

Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave, an SAP SuccessFactors extension streamlining leave for employees with multiple roles via a single request.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund
Digital Transformation

Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund

Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team
Digital Transformation

The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team

Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.

By Veerendra Jamdade • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Misaligned tasks driving stress & turnover in global workplaces
Human Capital Management

Misaligned tasks driving stress & turnover in global workplaces

Nearly half of employees spend a day a week on tasks mismatched to their strengths, causing stress, lower productivity, and increased turnover risk worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025