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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
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Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.
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Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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online shopping
Amid budget concerns, 61% of Aussie shoppers are turning to AI assistants to manage holiday gift buying and reduce spending stress this festive season.
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Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
Australian firms lose 1.3 workdays monthly per employee to tech issues, causing revenue losses and higher staff turnover, says new industry research.
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Job security trumps burnout as Aussies seek stability, not change

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ai
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generation z
Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.
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Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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marketing
Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.
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From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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productivity
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workforce technology
Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.
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UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
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AI use grows in Australian job hunting but honesty concerns rise

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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ai ethics & governance
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recruitment
One in four Australians use AI to draft job applications, but 90% worry it may encourage dishonesty, with employers seeking genuine and accurate candidates.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
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The state of live sports audiences in Australia

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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millennials
In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.
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One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
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Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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smb
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entrepreneurship
Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
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Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
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AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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martech
AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.
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Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
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Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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personalisation
Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.
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AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.