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Logile & ReThink Productivity partner on retail ops
Software-as-a-Service

Logile & ReThink Productivity partner on retail ops

Retailers could cut lost sales as the tie-up links labour planning with productivity analysis across the UK and EMEA.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Workday appoints John Lombard as Asia Pacific president
Software-as-a-Service

Workday appoints John Lombard as Asia Pacific president

Asia-Pacific customers may see sharper sales focus as Workday steps up regional growth efforts under a new president with deep local experience.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom

Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Lumary appoints Daniel Wyner as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Lumary appoints Daniel Wyner as Chief Executive Officer

The care software provider faces tighter scrutiny and policy change as Daniel Wyner takes over from founder Joseph Mercorella.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Workers still turn first to voice, Mitel survey finds
Unified Communications

Workers still turn first to voice, Mitel survey finds

The survey points to costly delays and missed messages as staff juggle seven channels, with frontline workers saying voice remains quickest in urgent cases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle launches AI coaching assistant for managers
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches AI coaching assistant for managers

Managers can now get real-time guidance on staff talks and performance decisions as Oracle embeds coaching into its HR software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor
Software-as-a-Service

Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor

Retailers could improve retention and customer service by giving store staff mobile access to schedules, communications and training tools.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Digital Transformation

The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure

Preventable attrition, absenteeism and hiring inefficiency are costing APAC firms millions per 1,000 employees, new research shows.

By Brenton Smith • 6 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

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Humanforce launches AI tools for frontline HR teams
Software-as-a-Service

Humanforce launches AI tools for frontline HR teams

Frontline employers could cut compliance gaps and manual training admin as Humanforce links AI reporting with automated learning assignments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane
Digital Transformation

Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane

The veteran sales chief says biometrics and payroll integration have reshaped workplace systems since he joined Tensor in 1986.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Last month
US factory workers face widespread communication gaps
Digital Transformation

US factory workers face widespread communication gaps

Most factory staff are hearing safety and policy changes only after they take effect, heightening the risk of delays, injuries and resignations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK manufacturers slow hiring as AI use rises to 76%
Software-as-a-Service

UK manufacturers slow hiring as AI use rises to 76%

Rising cost pressures are forcing factories to curb recruitment, even as most turn to AI to streamline operations and protect output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland
Robotics

SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland

The Queensland trials suggest drone herding could ease labour pressures on remote cattle stations, while keeping stockmen central to the task.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Unison moves core operations to TechnologyOne cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Unison moves core operations to TechnologyOne cloud

The cloud migration should cut system overhead and give staff faster access to information as Unison modernises back-office operations across its network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence
Fintech

Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence

Rising compliance pressure and AI-polished applications are pushing employers to rethink hiring, as Blue John targets regulated sectors with GREY.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 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