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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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Flexible work, AI & wellbeing to shape workplaces by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, flexible work, and wellbeing will reshape workplaces, with firms prioritising local hubs, skill-based hiring, and employee satisfaction to boost growth.
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How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Mobile cybersecurity tools like SonicExpress are crucial for securing hybrid workforces, offering real-time control and swift threat response anywhere.
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How tech companies can grow strong and stay balanced

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Tech firms must balance rapid growth with team wellbeing, using clear processes and supportive leadership to sustain innovation and avoid burnout.
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New modular quantum platform QUB promises flexible research deployment

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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QuantWare, Q-CTRL and Qblox launch QUB, a modular quantum computing platform offering 5 to 41 qubits for enterprise and research flexibility.
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StorMagic & SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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StorMagic and SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances, combining rugged servers with SvHCI software for easy, flexible deployment worldwide.
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.
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Why employees never want to give up remote work

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.