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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...

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,...

This week in CX: AI, work week changes, and new shopping habits

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been diving into exciting topics like the future of AI in 2025, the potential of a 4-day work week, and US workers’ plans for the...

Majority of zero-hours workers trapped in insecure jobs for years   

Two-thirds of employees on zero-hours contracts have been working for the same employer for over a year, with one in eight stuck in these precarious conditions for more than a decade. Meanwhile, almost half (45%) have been with the same...

Brits still trust letters over emails, study finds

In an age of emails, texts, and endless app notifications, you’d think the humble letter was dead. Think again. New research from Quadient reveals that Brits still love their post—79% sent a letter last year, and over half (53%) say...

Forrester predicts Europe’s e-commerce boom: Online sales to surpass €565B by 2029

The shift back to in-store shopping post-pandemic is proving short-lived, as e-commerce in Europe is set for rapid expansion. According to Forrester’s latest forecast, e-commerce sales across the five largest European economies (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) will...

The coupon generation: Gen Z won’t shop without a discount

For Generation Z, saving money through digital coupons isn’t just a savvy habit—it’s a way of life. A new study from marketing technology firm savi reveals just how deeply embedded promotions have become in consumer behaviour, particularly among younger shoppers....

UK employees work 215 hours of unpaid overtime each year

UK professionals are logging an average of 215.8 hours of unpaid overtime annually, with 42% receiving no compensation for their extra work. According to new research by HiBob, this equates to £4,022 worth of unpaid labour per employee, based on...

This week in CX: smaller raises, AI bosses & office debates 

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been exploring the widespread misconceptions about the downfall of DEI, the growing trust in AI for critical workplace decisions, and the debate over whether office...

Survey finds customer experience is no longer just a cost – it’s a revenue driver

A new Nextiva survey of more than 1,000 customer experience leaders across the US, UK, and Canada reveals senior leadership is increasingly recognising it as a revenue driver rather than a cost centre. The findings indicate that CX plays a...