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Meta launches beta program to transform education with VR and XR

Meta has announced its Meta for Education beta program, designed to explore the potential of VR and XR in university education through Meta Quest headsets. By collaborating with several universities in the US and UK, Meta aims to transform learning...

This week in CX: navigating the digital well-being space

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research on the first digital wellbeing hub, what are businesses up to this holiday season, and how should you communicate...

New report calls for greater board engagement in Consumer Duty to boost customer outcomes

A new study by ArvatoConnect reveals a missed opportunity for financial services firms to fully embrace the Consumer Duty guidelines set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).One of the most eye-opening insights from the study is that nearly half of...

54% of UK marketers use AI for Black Friday pricing and promotions

According to recent data from Optimizely, more than half of UK marketers (54%) are utilising AI to determine pricing and promotions for Black Friday. As Black Friday continues to grow in importance as a start to the holiday shopping season,...

33% of students say AI boosts job readiness, but only 24% use it regularly

According to a new survey by Coursera, one in three students (33%) believe that utilising AI in their studies helps them prepare for the workforce. However, the survey, which included 1,000 students and 500 educators across UK universities, showed that...

42% of employers now have dedicated resources for diversity and inclusion

A recent study by Hays reveals that over two in five (42%) employers have established a dedicated resource for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) across UK workplaces. The report shows that 50% of organizations have a team dedicated to DE&I...

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...

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...

This week in CX: is privacy the key to trusting AI?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been looking at whats going on with AI, what drives businesses to change, and are there any innovative ideas left?We’re also discussing new updates from...

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...