SMEs increase AI investment as digital skills gap grows – Funding Circle
According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.
AI threatens job security and pay for creative workers, report reveals
David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."
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.
PwC: AI driving productivity, wages and job growth across exposed industries
PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer shows AI is increasing productivity, job numbers and wages across roles – even those considered highly automatable.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Employees lack AI training and risk falling behind, says Rydoo
Seb Vanhecke said: “AI is not going away, so it’s vital for senior leadership to ensure that teams are properly trained and supported to use it effectively."
Most students use AI for studies but fear job losses and weaker social skills – Yugo
78% of students were worried AI would lead to job losses, echoing concerns felt by students in the USA (79%), Ireland (78%) and Portugal (75%).
Half of job applicants use AI to write CVs – Hiscox
Research found AI tools were used to help with remote interviews by 29% of people, and 45% used them for completing online tasks.
Students risk falling short in work readiness, survey reveals
ISE’s annual survey found around half of employers were concerned that graduates (48%) and school and college leavers (52%) who use AI in the selection process misrepresent their abilities.
