Tag: analytics

Nearly a third of workers say Friday is the happiest day to work in the office

According to a recent study by Making Moves, 28% of office workers report feeling happiest working from the office on Fridays. The survey polled over 2,000 office-based employees and found that Monday and Wednesday shared the spot as the second...

Retail job applications surge by 70% amidst declining hires

According to iCIMS’s report, overall retail job openings remain higher than a year ago, even though hiring has dropped. The report suggests that although candidates are increasingly interested in part-time retail roles, employers appear hesitant to hire at previous rates.The...

Almost 80% of businesses rank email deliverability as critical

In its newly released report, Sinch highlights the rising importance of email deliverability, with 78.5% of surveyed senders rating it as critically important (8/10 or higher) to their business goals. Published through Sinch’s email platform Mailgun, the report aggregates insights...

Over 25% of remote workers feel career-blocked

A new survey by United Culture reveals that over a quarter (27%) of hybrid and remote workers feel they’ve missed career advancement opportunities due to their flexible work arrangements. The study, which surveyed workers in the UK and US, shows...

Most IT leaders see AI as a competitive edge, yet data challenges remain

According to Presidio’s new report, AI adoption is advancing rapidly, with 80% of companies already integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, yet a notable 50% admit to launching these initiatives without proper infrastructure, governance policies, or skill sets in...

48% of consumers find AI chatbots helpful, but are businesses ready to deliver?

A recent study from Forethought revealed that 48% of consumers find AI chatbots helpful in customer service—a shift highlighting the growing acceptance of AI-powered support. Yet, while 70% of CX leaders report utilising AI tools in their workflows, only 17%...

70% of US consumers make annual luxury purchases, driven by price and quality

According to recent research from LoopMe, 70% of US consumers purchase at least one luxury good or apparel each year. A significant one-third of these shoppers spend $1,000 or more on luxury items.Many shoppers see luxury shopping as a tactile...

UK businesses grapple with 41% increase in sick leave

According to new data from TotalJobs, sick leave in the UK has surged by 41% over the past three years, adding more pressure to declining productivity levels. The study points to rising absenteeism as a contributing factor to a “cycle...

81% of shoppers to cut spending while marketers hold high expectations

A recent study from Rakuten highlights a divide between retailers’ expectations and the reality of consumer holiday shopping plans in 2024. According to the survey, 81% of shoppers have no intention of increasing their holiday spending this year, showing a...

Shein and Temu’s rapid rise hits roadblocks

According to new data from Forrester, the two rapidly growing e-commerce platforms, Shein and Temu, are expected to experience a significant slowdown in growth rates next year. Based on an analysis of retail trends for 2025, this prediction suggests that...