Millennials stories
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
Younger shoppers embrace digital wallets and self-checkouts as older customers stick with cards and staff, widening a payments generation gap.
US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.
Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.
The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.
Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.
UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.
Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.
UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
In 2026, HR technology, blending AI, data, and culture, promises to transform work by making it more human, connected and measurable than ever before.
Seven in ten Australian workers feel unprepared for AI at work, with most employers failing to offer training amid growing job security fears.
Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.
