Tag: Employee Engagement

21% of frontline staff are quiet quitting at work

A recent survey by Flip app shows that 21% of frontline workers in the UK admit to operating at minimal effort levels, with many planning to stay in their roles long-term. The report highlights the trend of demotivation, particularly within...

Generative AI takes over paperwork, HR gets back to people

Generative AI is reshaping the HR landscape, with a Bain & Company report highlighting its potential to save 15-20% of HR labour time across businesses. The report shows that HR operations teams could cut time by 35%, talent acquisition teams...

Forcing full office attendance could backfire for employers

Strict office attendance policies may drive employees to seek alternative jobs, according to a recent survey by the International Workplace Group (IWG). The study showed that two-thirds (67%) of recruiters had observed a rise in candidates looking to leave employers...

64% of employees feel disengaged at work, survey reveals

According to a new report by Cognexo, as many as 64% of employees feel disengaged at work. The survey shows that out of 2,000 office-based employees across England and Wales, 45% feel undervalued, and 31% express concerns over limited career...

Amazon workers in over 20 countries to protest during Black Friday weekend

Amazon workers across more than 20 countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., plan to strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, two of the retail giant’s busiest shopping days. The protests, organized by UNI Global Union and Progressive International,...

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,...

CX ‘godfather’ Bruce Temkin receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Industry legend Bruce Temkin flew into London to pick up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Customer Experience Awards (ICXAs). The black-tie ceremony took place at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, and was attended by over 250 leading CX...

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...