Interviews
INTERVIEW: Bridging the AI readiness gap
Carina Cortez, CPO at Cornerstone, discusses why human skills and early-career investment still matter in an increasingly automated world.
Technology
News
AI confidence gap risks shutting older workers out of jobs, says Strive Training
Workers under the age of 35 are more than three times as likely as those aged 50 to 74 to say AI has saved them time at work.
News
UK demand for AI talent could narrow Eastern European tech pay gap by 2028, report finds
Robert Walter and Native Teams predicted that increased cross-border hiring by UK businesses could narrow the pay gap between the UK and Eastern Europe from 46% to 36%.
News
AI helps students find time for side hustles, Adobe research finds
A third of Gen Z respondents (33%) said AI tools had freed up time to earn additional income, compared with just 3% of Gen X respondents reflecting on their university experience.
Technology
Research urges businesses to keep humans in charge as AI reshapes product development
New research led by Nyenrode Business University says businesses should treat generative AI as a "synthetic teammate" that supports innovation while ensuring people remain responsible for decision-making throughout product development.
Business
Skills gap replaces labour shortage as logistics sector’s biggest workforce challenge
Labour shortages in logistics have eased, but a shortage of technical, managerial and specialist skills is now emerging as the sector's biggest challenge, according to a new report from Logistics UK.
News
Halo appoints Jennifer Liston-Smith to board as chief purpose officer
The appointment adds more than 20 years of experience in family support, coaching and workplace consultancy to the Edinburgh-based company.
News
HiBob wins HR Pacesetter Award for AI workforce transformation
The award highlights HiBob’s development of a three-layer operating model designed to integrate AI into workforce management, leadership and decision-making processes.
Technology
Third of professional services leaders say poor data is blocking AI adoption – Dayshape
61% viewed investing in new technology as a top business priority, with half also ranking it as their main personal focus for the year.
News
Businesses lack clear route to transport decarbonisation despite rising ambition, says GXO
Most UK transport and logistics businesses have made emissions reduction a priority, but many still lack a clear strategy for achieving their sustainability goals, according to new research from GXO.
News
Leonardo UK launches virtual work experience to widen access for young people
The programme aims to help students aged 13 and above access career insights and industry experience from anywhere.
News
Unity Mutual shortlisted for website transformation award after accessibility-focused redesign
Unity Mutual has been shortlisted at the 2026 Financial Services Forum Awards following a website transformation designed to improve accessibility and simplify financial information for customers.