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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
Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
Space

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
AI tax research use nearly doubles at accounting firms
Digital Transformation

AI tax research use nearly doubles at accounting firms

Routine tax workflows are shifting as 60% of US accountants now use AI weekly, with many expecting billing models to change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms
Digital Transformation

Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms

Firms using integrated cloud systems report fewer finance and budgeting errors, as pressure mounts to cut rework and overtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
New Zealand ranks second for preferring traditional jobs
Fintech

New Zealand ranks second for preferring traditional jobs

Financial caution is keeping more New Zealanders in salaried roles, even as most still say they would rather be their own boss.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff
Digital Transformation

Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff

Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
eLearning

Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers

A lean network of specialists helped Echo3 sell more than 80,000 health and safety courses while keeping costs low in its early years.

By Alex King • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
The Candy Garage doubles sales after logistics shift
Digital Transformation

The Candy Garage doubles sales after logistics shift

Outsourced fulfilment has freed the Lincoln confectionery firm to scale up, with daily collections replacing weekly dispatches and turnover climbing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety
Facebook

Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety

Teen users in Singapore will face tighter Instagram, Facebook and Messenger content controls as Meta backs new online-safety talks with schools and families.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
The hardest job in CX just got legal protection. Is your centre ready?
Customer Experience

The hardest job in CX just got legal protection. Is your centre ready?

Australian contact centres now face tougher scrutiny as psychosocial risk rules make workload design a legal issue, not just an HR one.

By Kate Zawerucha • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Martyn urges parents to help children think offline
Personalisation

Martyn urges parents to help children think offline

Children risk letting algorithms shape their identity unless parents build stronger offline bonds and teach critical thinking, a researcher says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Virgin Media O2 unveils digital wellbeing manifesto
Generative AI

Virgin Media O2 unveils digital wellbeing manifesto

The study suggests Britons could spend 4.7 years of waking life using phones unintentionally, prompting a new wellbeing manifesto.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers
Digital Transformation

Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers

Consumers are increasingly muting and unsubscribing, forcing brands to compete with inbox fatigue and attention overload rather than rival campaigns.

By Sam Richardson • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals
eCommerce

6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals

Shoppers are far more likely to click through to deals after work, with evening traffic also driving most mobile browsing, Hotukdeals said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
What perks are going to keep your key staff
Human Capital Management

What perks are going to keep your key staff

Many Kiwi employers still lack family-friendly perks, leaving childcare support and remote-working options out of reach for most staff.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses
Fintech

Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses

More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals
Data Analytics

ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals

Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.

By Search Magic • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates
Human Capital Management

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates

Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026