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Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap

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Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.
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Training gap drives staff to quit as AI reshapes jobs

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A new TalentLMS report warns staff are ready to quit as AI reshapes roles, workloads soar and training time vanishes from the job.
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British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

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NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.
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AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

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New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.
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Experts weigh in on marketing’s redundancy crisis in Age of AI

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As AI reshapes marketing teams, experts warn of a global redundancy wave-and argue human experience is now the industry’s rarest asset.
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Why resilience won’t future-proof our supply chains

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Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs

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UK bosses say AI will transform roles, boost hiring and revenue, as daily use soars but fears over security and tool sprawl persist.
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AI speeds coding but costs Singapore teams a day weekly

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AI is speeding up coding for Singapore’s software teams, but fragmented tools and poor workflows are costing them a day each week.
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AI set to power autonomous workflows & new work models

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AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.
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UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

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UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks

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AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

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academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
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AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams

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AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.
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Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose

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Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
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Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

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Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.
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Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption

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Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.
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Cognizant aims to upskill two million globally for AI era by 2030

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Cognizant aims to upskill two million people globally by 2030 through its Synapse initiative, doubling its goal amid rising AI job disruptions.