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Is the 9-to-5 model dead? UK workers are fighting for flexibility

A growing number of UK employees struggle with burnout, and a lack of workplace flexibility is a key factor. A recent study by CV Genius, which surveyed 1,000 full-time workers, revealed that three in ten employees blame rigid work arrangements...

Netflix price rise email is a crass CX fail

Last Friday, Netflix sent a “Price update coming soon” email, announcing its latest cost increases to UK customers. The price increase isn’t the issue for many, although customers will always grumble. However, the content and tone of the email seem...

Navigating uncertainty: job cuts, pregnancy discrimination, and airline industry shifts

Thousands of women lose jobs due to pregnancy discrimination New research by Pregnant Then Screwed and Women In Data reveals that up to 74,000 women lose their jobs annually due to pregnancy or maternity leave, a rise from 54,000 a decade...

The great CX productivity debate: are we measuring success the wrong way?

Customer experience (CX) teams are obsessed with productivity metrics, but are we tracking the right things? Speed, efficiency and resolution rates dominate performance dashboards, shaping how success is defined. But here’s the real question: Does any of it improve the customer...

Why chat-based shopping is taking over ads

Digital advertising is undergoing a major shake-up, and chat-based shopping is leading the charge. A new study from Smartly and Forrester Consulting reveals that conversational commerce is fast becoming the next big thing in marketing, with 73% of marketers planning...

Carrot or stick? Luring workers back for RTO

Recently, we’ve witnessed daily tales of workers ordered back to their office in the ongoing RTO saga. Boorish leaders are stomping their feet, demanding workers get bums on seats. With many workers happy enjoying the comforts of home, this creates...

goHappy’s new tools tackle frontline communication chaos

HR and operations managers trying to keep frontline employees engaged often face two major hurdles: crafting effective communication and making sense of employee feedback. goHappy, an app-free engagement platform, has introduced new AI-powered capabilities designed to streamline both.The AI-driven enhancements...

Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May 2025

After more than two decades, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, with the service officially shutting down on May 5, 2025. The news first surfaced when users discovered a hidden message in the HTML code of Skype for Windows,...

8×8 and SpinSci transform patient care with EHR-integrated communication

8×8 has joined forces with SpinSci Technologies to enhance patient care by seamlessly integrating the 8×8 Contact Center with top Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including EPIC, Oracle Cerner, AthenaHealth, and Meditech. This collaboration aims to enhance patient engagement, streamline...

Warehouses face urgent need for automation to meet demand

The warehouse industry is undergoing a major transformation, with 63% of warehouse leaders planning to implement AI and augmented reality (AR) technologies within the next five years. According to a study by Zebra Technologies, 64% intend to increase their investments...