Managers back AI for safety, workers remain sceptical – Rapid Global
The survey found over a third (36%) of managers said AI will reduce safety risks, compared to just 16% of workers.
La Fosse launches female mentorship programme to challenge tech gender gap
The scheme follows La Fosse’s Women at Work Blueprint report, which found that women hold just 25% of C-suite positions - a figure that falls even lower for women of colour.
Enterprises face “AI black hole” as one in three struggles with skills shortage
The findings, published in FDM Group’s whitepaper Workforce 2.0: AI Adoption and the Future of Jobs, are based on a survey of more than 300 clients across the UK, North America, EMEA and APAC.
L&G partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered customer service platform
L&G has announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft to develop an AI-driven customer service platform that will enhance support for its 12.4 million customers.
HowNow partners with Harvard Business Impact to integrate Harvard Business Review content into AI learning platform
HowNow has announced a strategic partnership with Harvard Business Impact to bring curated Harvard Business Review content to its AI-powered learning platform, HowNow Guru.
Most workers use unapproved AI tools at work, research reveals
Employees said they used consumer AI assistants to draft and reply to work communications, prepare reports and presentations, and do finance tasks.
QA integrates Microsoft Copilot AI training into all apprenticeships
Every apprentice will now get Copilot training tailored to their area, including digital learning, live webinars and practical sessions.
QA and NVIDIA partner to scale AI skills across the UK
QA will use NVIDIA’s technology and training to support AI skills and workforce development.
HubStar acquires Spica Technologies to streamline hybrid workplace management
By joining forces, HubStar and Spica will now provide a unified system that covers workplace experience, operational data and AI-based planning.
Data scientist revealed as UK’s highest paid tech job – Go Deploy
Network engineer followed at £58,651, and penetration tester at £57,782.
Ciphr Payroll wins Software Product of the Year at CIPP Awards
The platform was also shortlisted for Software Innovation Product of the Year.
Coventry University calls for action to address AI skills gap in automotive sector
The report found widespread shortages in software, AI and embedded systems, along with gaps in mechanical, electrical and power electronics engineering.
