Technology
Government AI trial cuts nearly two weeks of admin time per year for civil servants
Research found using AI saved people an average of 26 minutes per day, adding up to nearly two weeks a year for each civil servant.
Technology
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Freelancers surge as AI grows in popularity
Matthieu Rouif said: "As AI becomes more intuitive and accessible, entrepreneurs will be able to move faster, experiment more, and scale smarter."
News
Small businesses face rising cyber threats amid record-breaking attack attempts, research finds
According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43% of UK businesses and 30% of charities reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months.
News
Middlesex University launches digital degree apprenticeships
The courses cover cyber security, data science, digital marketing, and user experience, with a focus on helping finance businesses address future skills shortages.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: AI integration in the workplace
Matthieu Rouif said: "AI opens opportunities to focus on storytelling, emotional connection, and innovation - areas where human insight remains essential."
Technology
Virgin Media O2 Business launches Teams Phone Mobile to boost workplace flexibility
The service is available to large businesses, aiming to boost productivity for office and field workers by keeping them connected wherever they are.
News
Deloitte to create hundreds of tech jobs across four regional centres
The centres will bring together 750 existing staff, with plans to double headcount to 1,500 within three years.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: The future of recruitment technology
Simon Noble, CEO of Cezanne HR, said: "The key message for HR leaders is to embrace technology as an enabler, not a replacement."
Global HR
Irish employers lag behind on AI strategy and training, warns CIPD
The 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study revealed that 58% of workplaces have not provided a clear plan on how AI will be used.
News
35% of employers think AI will increase productivity – Acas
12% of employers believed AI would give their business a competitive edge, while 11% thought it would increase knowledge.
News
Four in five workers believe social media shapes work communication, research reveals
83% said platforms like TikTok and Instagram had shaped their professional communication, which often led to more conflict and misunderstanding.
Recruitment & HR
Rayner Personnel launches ‘Inside Talent’ recruitment platform
Inside Talent streamlines the hiring process using AI to vet and qualify candidates, rejecting up to 75% of applicants who do not fit the job criteria.