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Rail bosses under fire, Accenture’s DEI exit, and rising workplace financial stress
New train departure rules spark outrage Rail passengers have criticised a new Network Rail trial at King’s Cross, where train departure details vanish three minutes before departure to prevent last-minute platform dashes. Commuters argue the policy is patronising and could increase...

Don’t take a ‘head-in-the-sand approach’ to client feedback
Many startups are so focused on their product vision, they don’t want to hear what customers say about it. Similarly, larger firms often sanitise feedback into generic and useless forms. Therefore, it isn’t a major surprise that legal and other...

Yep AI unveils digital human technology for smarter customer engagement
Melbourne-based artificial intelligence company Yep AI has unveiled the Yep AI Digital Human, designed to improve customer interactions and streamline business operations. By leveraging advanced AI-driven avatars, the company aims to create more engaging digital experiences for businesses across various...

Sumsub and TELUS Digital partner to strengthen remote employee verification
Sumsub has partnered with TELUS Digital to provide the company with enhanced tools for verifying and onboarding remote employees, ensuring a more secure and efficient hiring process.“The growing sophistication and instances of fraudulent activities, ranging from VPN usage, fake IDs,...

Pega to power UK armed forces’ unified digital recruiting platform
The UK’s Armed Forces Recruiting Service is set to undergo a major digital transformation, with Pegasystems selected to provide the technology behind a new tri-service recruitment platform. Under the Prime Contract awarded to Serco Plc, Pega will be part of...

FDNY taps NICE to digitally transform fire investigations
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has selected NICE Investigate, a digital evidence management solution, to modernise its fire investigations and accelerate case resolution for suspicious fires. The move brings the Bureau of Fire Investigation into a new era...

Digital wallets: The loyalty card of the future?
The days of rummaging through wallets for crumpled coupons and plastic loyalty cards are fading fast.For many consumers, digital wallets have become more than just a way to pay — they’re a gateway to rewards, convenience, and instant brand connections....

Aldi expands UK operations with 1,600 new jobs and increased wages
Supermarket chain Aldi has unveiled plans to create 1,600 new jobs across the UK as it continues to expand its presence with new store openings. The retailer will open locations in areas including Cambridgeshire, Greater Manchester, and Lytham in Lancashire,...

4 ways generative AI expedited the future of customer service
In the world of customer service, GenAI stands as a revolutionary force, reshaping how organisations engage with their customers. Since the introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, the pace of change has been astonishing. This article explores four...