Category: Employee Experience

Majority of Gen Z employees report strong work ethic

A recent United Culture survey breaks stereotypes about Generation Z’s work ethic, showing that 55% of employees aged 18-24 and 57% of those aged 25-34 believe their dedication to work has significantly increased over the past year. According to the report,...

70% of contact centre agents would recommend their job

A new survey by Calabrio and the Get Out of Wrap podcast shows that 70% of contact centre agents would recommend their roles to others, and 66% are generally satisfied with their jobs. However, 62% still lack a clear career...

Optimizely introduces AI agents to transform marketing workflows

Optimizely has launched AI-powered marketing agents to enhance core functions like content creation, campaign management, project oversight, and experimentation analysis. “These Opal advancements are a game-changer for marketers, revolutionising how they harness AI across their everyday tasks. Our suite of tools...

Talkdesk streamlines agent workflows with embedded CX solutions

Talkdesk has announced a new way to streamline the agent experience by integrating its tools directly into widely used customer relationship management (CRM) and helpdesk platforms. The new offering, Talkdesk Embedded, allows businesses to integrate Talkdesk Workspace, Talkdesk Conversations App, and...

93% of young workers face age discrimination at work

Negative stereotypes and mistreatment in the workplace are pushing young people out of jobs, as new research from UK Youth and KFC UK&I reveals a record 872,000 economically inactive individuals aged 16-25—the highest figure since tracking began in the early...

Alight redefines employee benefits with a Microsoft Teams integration

Alight has unveiled a collaboration with Avanade, a Microsoft solutions expert, to integrate Alight Worklife with Microsoft Teams. The integration aims to streamline access to employee benefits and well-being information, providing users with a seamless experience in their daily workspace. “Today’s...

Technology and costs transform the landscape of business travel

According to the latest report from the International Workplace Group (IWG), the nature of business travel has undergone a permanent shift, driven by advancements in technology and changing global dynamics. The study reveals that routine meetings between international teams are now...

Hybrid work becomes the norm for over a quarter of UK employees

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a quarter (27%) of UK employees adopted a hybrid work model this autumn. While the popularity of fully remote work has declined since the pandemic, hybrid work has firmly established itself...

Target harnesses AI and tech to elevate holiday shopping experience

Target is ready to deliver a seamless and rewarding shopping experience this holiday season with over 400,000 team members, including 100,000 seasonal hires. Backed by investments in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and a robust supply chain, the omnichannel retailer aims...

Nearly half of UK employees unimpressed with holiday gifts from employers

According to research from Blackhawk Network, 46% of UK employees have labelled their employers as poor gift-givers. The survey, conducted ahead of the festive season, shows a strong disconnect between employer efforts and employee expectations when it comes to holiday...