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European workers are losing two days weekly to admin tasks. Ricoh says admin pressure is weighing on productivity, morale, and retention, with many workers now questioning whether their roles remain sustainable.
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Research suggests darker traits can aid careers, but damage teams. Durham-led research says traits rewarded in leaders can also fuel stress, burnout, and wider organisational harm if left unchecked.
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DOOH budgets are rising, but confidence remains uneven across buyers. Azerion’s latest study found demand for the channel, but persistent uncertainty over measurement and attribution.
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A European logistics developer has made a capital markets hire. Mountpark has brought in Tom Mills to support capital raising, joint ventures, and disposal strategy across its pipeline.
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UK SME hiring rose, but part-time work weakened in March. Employment Hero said full-time roles continued to grow while older workers, especially women in part-time positions, faced sharper declines.
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Major design platform Canva has unveiled its broadest AI overhaul. The update adds conversational design, workflow automation, connectors, research tools, and deeper interoperability with leading AI systems.
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AI layoffs are testing how companies explain work’s changing terms. Recent cuts at Morrisons, Snap, and Disney show how quickly claims about better work can jar with the reality employees see.
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8×8 opens up AI agent building to everyday CX teams. AI Studio enters early availability with natural-language design, pre-integrated voice and digital channels, and a pricing model that lets customers test agents before moving them into production.
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MaxContact has created a people role to support growth plans. Hannah Holmes joins as Head of People as the Manchester software company builds leadership, culture, and organisational capability for its next phase of expansion.
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UK leaders say compliance and talent pressures have intensified further. AMBS research suggests regulatory complexity and workforce challenges are defining a tougher operating environment for senior decision-makers across UK businesses.
