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EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Workday launches AI agents for IT support & travel
Digital Transformation

Workday launches AI agents for IT support & travel

Employees could see fewer helpdesk calls and expense reports as Workday rolls out agents that automate IT support and business travel tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Data Protection

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite
Data Protection

FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite

The funding will help the Czech software group widen its whistleblowing tool into investigations and disclosure management for larger employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Druid AI report finds AI agent use concentrated in key tasks
Digital Transformation

Druid AI report finds AI agent use concentrated in key tasks

Production data from hundreds of enterprise customers shows AI agents are handling only a few high-volume workflows, reshaping deployment priorities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers
Data Protection

Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers

Employees and managers can now query HR records and book leave in seconds, as Ciphr embeds a chatbot into its software from this month.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds
Digital Transformation

AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds

Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Intuit cuts 17% workforce as it doubles down on AI
Digital Transformation

Intuit cuts 17% workforce as it doubles down on AI

Hundreds of workers will lose jobs as Intuit simplifies its structure and redirects spending towards AI and financial services growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover
Digital Transformation

Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover

Digital onboarding could help manufacturers cut churn, speed up training and keep new hires productive sooner amid persistent labour shortages.

By Andy Nicholas • 5 min read • Last month
Citycare links HR, payroll & IT with Boomi platform
Digital Transformation

Citycare links HR, payroll & IT with Boomi platform

New staff are reaching work faster at Citycare after it linked HR, payroll and IT records, cutting manual fixes and improving visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds
Digital Transformation

AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds

Employees are using AI to draft complaints, pushing Australian bosses to spend more time and money on workplace disputes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates

Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Business plan writing tops freelance pay in Australia
Manufacturing

Business plan writing tops freelance pay in Australia

Australian freelancers can earn the most from business and legal work, as crowded design listings keep average rates lower.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices
Digital Transformation

Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices

The hires bolster Accordion's push into AI-driven finance work for private equity clients as demand grows for tighter reporting and faster exits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Workplace financial benefits boost retention, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Workplace financial benefits boost retention, survey finds

Financial stress is now hitting productivity and loyalty, with 91% of workers saying tailored benefits could sway them to change jobs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market
Data Analytics

Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market

US mid-market firms get AI-driven finance, HR and construction tools in one platform, aimed at cutting manual work and improving visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring
Digital Transformation

Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring

Recruiters in seasonal labour markets could save time as the tool cuts candidate drop-off and speeds up screening for high-volume hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month