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UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills
Digital Transformation

UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value
Digital Transformation

UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value

UK bosses are ramping up AI spend, but PwC finds only a sliver are turning pilots into scaled value amid talent and bureaucracy hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Approov opens new Edinburgh HQ to drive global growth
Digital Transformation

Approov opens new Edinburgh HQ to drive global growth

Mobile security specialist Approov has opened a new Edinburgh New Town HQ as it targets global expansion and continued hiring into 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
Digital Transformation

UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows
Human Capital Management

New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows

New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft
Data Analytics

Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft

Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London's South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026
Human Capital Management

IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Digital Transformation

AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office
Unified Communications

Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office

Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Salesforce unveils AI fluency guide for agentic workforces
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI fluency guide for agentic workforces

Salesforce launches an AI Fluency Playbook to help build 'agentic enterprises', guiding staff to work effectively with AI agents at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

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Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research
Artificial Intelligence

Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research

Mila wins CAD $36m Quebec funding to scale AI research, talent training and responsible innovation across Montreal's tech ecosystem.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026
Data Analytics

Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026

Australian CFOs in 2026 juggle data deluge, a pivot from cost cutting to growth, and a worsening talent gap reshaping finance leadership.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
NZ firms lean on scales for new roles, market for old
Human Capital Management

NZ firms lean on scales for new roles, market for old

New Zealand employers lean on internal salary scales for new roles, while market guides still dominate pay decisions for familiar positions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
AI slowdown pushes employers to prioritise reputation
Digital Transformation

AI slowdown pushes employers to prioritise reputation

AI hiring slowdown pushes employers to scrutinise online reputation, raising the bar for trust and squeezing early‑career candidates.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use
Crypto

India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use

India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox
Digital Transformation

AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox

Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
EduTech

Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation

Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025