Generation Z stories - Page 3
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
The state of live sports audiences in Australia
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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afl
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opinion
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millennials
In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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smb
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business continuity
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entrepreneurship
Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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personalisation
Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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phishing
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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workforce technology
Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.
Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online courses
Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
Fri, 30th May 2025
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fintech
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generation z
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wise
78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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education, learning & training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Tue, 13th May 2025
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uc
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hcm
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collaboration
people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case
Thu, 1st May 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.