Employee Retention stories

Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and ‘workslop’.

Talkdesk unveils Commerce Orchestration and Consumer Goods Experience Cloud to coordinate AI-driven retail journeys end to end.

Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.

AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.

Plaud.ai urges firms to fix “broken” meeting culture with AI tools, warning wasteful calls sap productivity, focus and staff morale.

Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.

A new TalentLMS report warns staff are ready to quit as AI reshapes roles, workloads soar and training time vanishes from the job.

AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.

Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.

Firms that embed AI in digital workplace tools are twice as likely to beat revenue goals, as gaps widen with slower-moving rivals.

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

UK firms waste 20% of software spend and lose 7% of revenue to complexity, hindering productivity amid the Autumn Budget's focus on efficiency.

AI is revolutionising internal communications, but Staffbase's Neil Morrison stresses human oversight and leadership authenticity remain essential for success.

AI-driven customer service boosts customer experience, but investing in employee experience is key to lasting loyalty and staff retention.

The Chief People Officer role is evolving from HR lead to strategic partner, blending people, technology, and business to drive growth and innovation.

Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.

Nearly half of employees spend a day a week on tasks mismatched to their strengths, causing stress, lower productivity, and increased turnover risk worldwide.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Modern payroll systems have become a strategic growth driver for tech firms, aiding global compliance, talent retention, and data-driven decision-making.