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How blame culture drowns out the positives of diversity

Did Donald Trump’s “blame diversity” reaction to the Washington DC plane crash shock you? Imagine if someone in your business blamed diversity for a negative result or problematic product launch.   Or, perversely, they complained about diversity as the company...

Support teams are embracing AI—are you?

The latest report by Intercom highlights that in the past year, 76% of support teams have invested in AI for customer service—a sharp increase from 56% in 2023. This surge in adoption highlights a rapid shift as teams realize that...

One week of Trump: The death of DEI is much misreported

New White House occupant Donald Trump is off to a busy start. He appealed to his voluble base by launching a much-expected war on woke, jousting with Mexico, tarrifying (sic) Columbia and creating other threats to the global business landscape....

Combining AI and the human touch will drive public sector efficiency  

At the end of last year, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a crackdown on government ‘waste,’ instructing departments to deliver 5% efficiency savings to safeguard funding for key public services. The directive, part of a budget review concluding this June, has...

UK skills shortages see first decline in a decade

For the first time in ten years, the UK’s skills gap is showing signs of improvement, with the ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Talent Shortage Survey reporting a decrease in the number of organisations grappling with skills shortages, down from 80% to 76%. Despite...

Over 60% of UK workers plan to seek new roles in 2025

New data from LinkedIn highlights a growing struggle in the recruitment landscape, with 61% of UK workers planning to seek new roles in 2025. However, 54% of job seekers and 79% of HR professionals report that the hiring process has...

This week in CX: Who’s taking the wheel when it comes to CX?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been exploring the key drivers behind the latest CX strategies and examining the role of AI in healthcare and retail. We’re also discussing new updates from...

HR conversational AI platform Maki raises $28.6M Series A funding

HR conversational AI company Maki has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to further enhance its talent acquisition technology and expand globally. With over 300% growth in 2024, the company has attracted global brands such as H&M, BNP Paribas, PwC,...

Retailers turn to mobile apps to address labour shortage

With technology playing an increasingly central role in shifting consumer expectations and persistent labour challenges, retailers are focusing on innovative solutions, such as mobile apps, to stay competitive and meet market demands. According to the 2025 Connected Retail Experience Study, conducted...

Sense launches conversational voice AI to revolutionise candidate engagement

AI-driven talent engagement solutions provider Sense has introduced Sense Conversational Voice AI, a solution designed to transform recruitment through automated phone conversations. The technology enables recruiters to handle high-volume tasks, such as sourcing, screening, and scheduling, while maintaining a personalised...