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Gen Z students prioritise tech despite living cost crisis
Mobility

Gen Z students prioritise tech despite living cost crisis

Gen Z's affinity for high-end, purpose-driven tech purchases defies economic crisis, according to a UNiDAYS survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows
Cloud Access Security Broker

Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows

New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism
Robert Half Technology

Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism

UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
At the table: cultivating a people-first workplace culture in an era defined by change
Artificial Intelligence

At the table: cultivating a people-first workplace culture in an era defined by change

Nurturing a 'people-first' workplace culture becomes increasingly imperative, balancing technology with human touch, adapting to generational shifts and ensuring professional and personal satisfaction amid change.

By Feon Ang • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Boomers have better cybersecurity habits than millennials and Gen Z
Phishing

Boomers have better cybersecurity habits than millennials and Gen Z

Millennials are twice as likely to reuse their passwords, leaving them vulnerable to account breaches during a busy festive shopping season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Digital employee experience key to attract young talent: Riverbed
Fintech

Digital employee experience key to attract young talent: Riverbed

Riverbed Global Digital Employee Experience Survey 2023 explores expectations of digital natives, hybrid work, and the evolving role of IT.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

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Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Customer Experience

Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals

Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Productivity

Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations

Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app
Crypto

Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app

Amid Australia's living-cost crisis, over 300,000 local millennials and Gen Z users saved up to $2.4bn cumulatively since joining micro-investing app Raiz Invest, exploiting technology for modern saving strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Australians increasingly adopting AI tools at work
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increasingly adopting AI tools at work

A Fusion Digital study shows 86% of Australian office workers utilise AI, with adoption rates higher in large corporations, while 14% have never used AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Alert anxiety hits workers over constant out-of-hours notifications
EduTech

Alert anxiety hits workers over constant out-of-hours notifications

Out-of-hours notifications are causing 'alert anxiety' in UK workers, with the problem especially acute among younger generations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Crypto

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
eCommerce

AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping

Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
AI: The bridge across the generational divide
Artificial Intelligence

AI: The bridge across the generational divide

The impending retirement of Australia's baby boomers is creating a knowledge crisis, but AI could help bridge the gap and retain millennial workers.

By Paul Broughton • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022