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UK Consumers Worry AI Turns Their Personal Data Into a Commodity

“If something is free, then you are the product.” The saying, dating back to the 1970s, has never felt more true to British consumers, who increasingly fear their personal data is being mined and sold to feed AI systems. A...

Not My Problem? Why Avoiding Conflict Is Everyone’s Problem at Work

New research reveals that a widespread fear of confrontation prevents early resolution of workplace tensions, putting employee wellbeing and business outcomes at risk. A study by employment law specialists WorkNest, based on feedback from 700 employers and HR professionals, found...

Tech Is on the Menu, But Most Restaurants Can’t Cook with It Yet

Restaurants are racing to pour cash into artificial intelligence, yet most are fumbling when it comes to putting those dollars to work. A new Deloitte report shows 82% of restaurant executives plan to ramp up AI investments in the next fiscal...

Retail Therapy or Retail Values? Shoppers Are Choosing Sides   

More than one in three U.S. consumers (35%) say they expect to spend more on holiday gifts in 2025 compared to last year, even as nearly half (49%) admit they want to spend as little as possible. This conflicting mindset...

Cognizant and Salesforce Just Reimagined the AI Workforce

Cognizant has expanded its partnership with Salesforce by introducing a portfolio of AI-powered customer experience and operational transformation services, purpose-built for Salesforce’s Agentforce platform. This collaboration aims to help organisations transition rapidly to a workforce that integrates human expertise with...

Brand Who? 72% of Shoppers Can’t Spot the Difference Between Store Brands and Big Names

As many as 84% of consumers say store brands are just as good, or better, than national brands. But here’s the kicker: 72% of them couldn’t even tell which was which in a side-by-side test. That’s one of the standout insights...

Trendy Buzzwords Are Misleading HR Leaders, New Report Reveals

First, it was “quiet quitting.” Then came “grumpy staying.” Now, we’re in a “lazy girl job” era. The workplace lexicon keeps expanding — and so does the confusion. Buzzwords are trending on TikTok, echoed in boardrooms, and baked into company culture...

Disability and The Cost of a CX Catastrophe

Ignoring disability awareness is a recipe for CX disaster. Chris Jay of Bascule Disability Training, explains how businesses can avoid PR fallout whilst improving customer service for all… Every so often, a headline surfaces revealing how an organisation has mishandled an...

Your Customers Want Personalisation. Why Don’t You?

Despite overwhelming evidence that personalisation drives stronger results, many businesses are still relying on outdated, blanket-style discounts. New research from Harvard Business Review, in collaboration with Talon.One, shows that only 56% of companies currently offer personalised promotions or discounts. That means...

Perception Is Profit: Forrester’s Total Experience Score Reveals All

New research from Forrester reveals that when companies align their brand promise with actual customer experience, they can unlock up to 3.5x more revenue growth. Yet, many brands are missing this opportunity. Forrester’s 2025 Global Total Experience Score Rankings show...