Technology

63% trust AI to inform important decisions at work, CIPD finds

More than a third (35%) would not trust AI to make important decisions at work, preferring to use human intelligence.

Google commits to tackling fake reviews with tougher measures

Google has agreed to strengthen its processes for tackling fake reviews, including introducing sanctions for UK businesses and individuals involved, following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation.

Pensions industry urged to innovate with open data

The pensions industry has been urged to embrace open data to boost innovation, efficiency, and saver outcomes, following the launch of the £600,000 Smart Data Challenge Prize.

UK will only become an AI superpower with major public sector tech investment, says Scott Logic

Addressing foundational challenges in technology infrastructure is crucial to realising the economic benefits of AI integration.

Mindtools launches adaptive Manager Skill Builder for personalised leadership development

Mindtools unveils the Manager Skill Builder to address management skill gaps with adaptive and personalised training solutions.

Mitchells & Butlers adopts Oracle Cloud HCM to enhance employee experience

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited, a leading UK restaurant and pub operator, has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to deliver a more engaging and personalised HR experience for its 47,500 employees and management team.

Recruitment sector must play key role in government’s AI action plan, says APSCo

Shazia Imtiaz, general counsel at APSCo, welcomed several aspects of the plan, including the creation of AI Growth Zones and research into skills gaps.

UK’s largest AI data centre planned for Essex, creating 750 jobs

UK must bolster economic transformation to sustain global leadership in future skills

The QS World Future Skills Index places the UK as a global leader in workforce readiness, excelling in skills fit and academic readiness, but highlights economic stagnation and the need for sustained investment in innovation as significant challenges.

Organisations prioritise payroll technology over human expertise but seek balance

Over half of payroll leaders now value technology over human expertise, but new research from CloudPay highlights the need for a balanced approach to achieve efficiency and compliance.

Audit staff warn data privacy is biggest ethical concern when using workplace GenAI

While data privacy was the biggest concern, accountability was second (36%).

National Wealth Fund fuels 8,600 jobs in six months

The National Wealth Fund aims to help drive the Government’s Plan for Change and increase growth across the country.