Talent retention stories

Pluxee unveils a UK app to help employees save up to GBP £1,200 yearly via cashback, salary sacrifice schemes, and wellbeing support in a single platform.

Flexible and remote work enable Australians to manage side hustles alongside their jobs, boosting incomes amid soaring living costs without harming main job performance.

Two-thirds of routine HR tasks in Singapore will be automated by 2026, but concerns over AI fairness and compliance linger among leaders.

A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.

ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.

Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.

Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.

Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.

Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.

Canada faces a challenge, as a study shows that many startups are unwilling to remain in the country long-term for better funding opportunities elsewhere.

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.

Australia’s cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.