Human Resources (HR) stories
AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.
Australia’s smallest employers face heavier payroll compliance as PaySauce targets 694,000 micro-businesses with new hires and AUD $4 million backing.
Most firms are revising incentives quarterly, but many still need up to two months to implement changes, a report says.
Manual updates to email signatures and meeting themes could fade as Exclaimer ties Workday HR records to its branding tools.
Downtime on Colt's switchover was cut to 6.5 hours, helping the telecoms group reduce disruption across operations in 40 countries.
Australian employers could cut duplicated HR costs as Employment Hero rolls out a platform to handle payroll and award compliance.
The insurer will use cloud and AI tools to cut claims admin and speed up customer service under a five-year agreement with Microsoft.
More than half of small business leaders report higher productivity after adopting AI, with spending linked to savings of up to 10 hours a week.
The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.
Schools and trusts could cut admin and spot pupil risks earlier as fragmented data and software are pulled into one system.
The move broadens Securitas’ regional leadership in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while keeping continuity on a key BAE Systems account.
Employers are rewarding office presence with higher salaries and bonuses as hybrid staff risk falling behind on pay and progression.
Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.
Only 3% of 18-to-24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, raising concerns over future recruitment and pay accuracy for employers.
UK office staff lose nearly two working days a week to admin, leaving many disengaged and prompting some to consider quitting.
Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.
Employers are being urged to verify applicants earlier as AI swells CV volumes and weakens trust in standard hiring signals.
The deal aims to help companies turn AI training into changed workflows and measurable performance, rather than standalone learning.
Heavy use of AI at work could erode staff judgement and critical thinking, Hogan Assessments says, as employers adopt the tools more widely.
More than 1,800 staff will get a single app for pay, training and tasks as the bed retailer replaces several legacy systems.