Tag: US

Holiday shoppers prioritise price and speed, with mobile shopping leading the way

Holiday shoppers are increasingly shifting from traditional in-store experiences to fast, mobile-focused shopping in order to complete their gift buying in less than six hours, revealed a Celigo report. The survey also highlighted that most global consumers plan to spend...

Human advisors still top choice for insurance, yet consumer interest in AI surges

A recent global survey by UserTesting reveals that while 88% of adults still prefer human assistance for insurance advice, interest in AI is growing. The survey covered 4,000 adults across the US, UK, and Australia, highlighting widespread frustration with insurance...

Half of US consumers are engaging in live shopping

Insights from VTEX’s latest survey on live shopping reveal growing popularity, yet a significant gap in consumer awareness regarding when and where these events are taking place. The survey, conducted with 1,000 respondents aged 18 and older, found that 45% have...

60% of candidates embrace AI in recruitment as speed becomes a top priority

According to Bullhorn’s recent report, over 60% of job seekers feel comfortable with artificial intelligence managing the entire recruitment process, from job matching to onboarding, even including interviews. This demonstrates a growing acceptance of AI technology in hiring, especially when...

One in three workers want AI banned

According to a recent survey by Cypher Learning, one in three (33%) workers want AI banned from the workplace, and 45% are worried about AI’s impact on their job security. The study, which surveyed workers from the UK, the US,...

91% of consumers say customer service is key in choosing healthcare insurance

A recent Talkdesk survey has revealed that 91% of consumers consider the quality of customer service as a crucial factor in their decision to either stay with their current healthcare insurance provider or switch to a new one. “The fact that...

Target to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of holiday shopping rush

With the holiday season approaching, Target has announced plans to hire around 100,000 seasonal employees for positions across its stores and supply chain facilities. In addition to bringing in temporary staff, the company will offer its current employees the opportunity...

Frustration grows as 43% of customers can’t find answers in self-service

According to a recent Gartner survey, although many companies have invested in these capabilities, only 14% of customer service and support issues are fully resolved through self-service. The report revealed that even for “very simple” problems, only 36% of customers...

Retailers prepare for early Halloween demand as spending hits $11.6 billion

Halloween shopping starts even earlier this year, with 47% of US consumers making purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. The survey shows a 37% increase in early shoppers compared to five years ago. Overall, Halloween...

Nearly one-third of global users fall victim to digital fraud

The latest report by Telesign has revealed that nearly one in three people globally have fallen victim to digital fraud, with most incidents occurring within the past six months. Data breaches are the main factor, with almost half of all...