Tag: uk

UK employees work 215 hours of unpaid overtime each year

UK professionals are logging an average of 215.8 hours of unpaid overtime annually, with 42% receiving no compensation for their extra work. According to new research by HiBob, this equates to £4,022 worth of unpaid labour per employee, based on...

This week in CX: smaller raises, AI bosses & office debates 

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the widespread misconceptions about the downfall of DEI, the growing trust in AI for critical workplace decisions, and the debate over whether office...

Survey finds customer experience is no longer just a cost – it’s a revenue driver

A new Nextiva survey of more than 1,000 customer experience leaders across the US, UK, and Canada reveals senior leadership is increasingly recognising it as a revenue driver rather than a cost centre. The findings indicate that CX plays a...

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs

Sainsbury’s has announced plans to overhaul its operations, which could result in 3,000 job losses as the company closes most of its in-store cafes and hot food counters and reduces management roles by 20%.Simon Roberts, the retail giant’s chief executive,...

Does office attendance boost employee wellbeing?

How often should employees work in the office? New research from infinitSpace reveals a clear link between in-office attendance and employee well-being. According to a survey of 1,210 UK hybrid and fully office-based employees, those who worked in the office...

This week in CX: Is employee appreciation being done right?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the impact of interactive apps, business growth plans, and employee appreciation levels in different regions.We’re also discussing new updates from PwC, Gartner and...

Building long term engagement beyond the holiday rush

For retail, the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is more than just a catchy jingle – it’s an opportunity to lay the foundation for long term customer loyalty. While holiday sales can generate as much as 20% of annual...

Conversica launches AI-powered agents to streamline car buying process

Conversational AI solutions provider Conversica has debuted its latest innovation for the automotive industry: AI Agents powered by AnswersIQ for Auto. Announced during the NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans, the solution is designed to deliver real-time, 24/7 access to...

UK skills shortages see first decline in a decade

For the first time in ten years, the UK’s skills gap is showing signs of improvement, with the ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Talent Shortage Survey reporting a decrease in the number of organisations grappling with skills shortages, down from 80% to 76%.Despite...

New Look teams up with Medallia and Higher Oak for omnichannel CX overhaul

New Look has partnered with Medallia and Higher Oak to introduce an omnichannel customer experience (CX) programme across its UK and Republic of Ireland operations. This initiative is designed to enhance how the retailer captures and acts on customer feedback...