Rising Costs stories - Page 8

People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.

A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.

New research reveals a shocking 94% of Australian electric vehicle owners would buy another, hindered by the rising cost of living and charging infrastructure.

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

UK business expenses surged 24% in FY 23/24, double the inflation rate peak, largely driven by increased costs in air travel, entertainment, and car hire, according to SAP Concur.

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

As extreme weather threatens energy infrastructures, UK utilities are seeking to bolster network resilience against outages, with smart technologies and AI playing a crucial role.

Rising costs of intellectual property protection could hamper the adoption of generative AI and impact returns by 2026.

Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

Swiss fintech firm Rivero has raised $7m in a Series A funding round to expand its Europe-wide presence.

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

Indian digital transformation leader, Impactsure, partners with France's Tesselate to revamp decision-making in financial institutions.

Singaporeans' top Google searches in 2023 were dominated by key events, coping strategies for rising costs, and growing interest in AI.

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.

2024 predictions: Increased use of AI, collaboration, servitisation, near-shoring, and additive manufacturing in industries. Non-fragile approach needed.

Exceptional ESG performance in Australia has evolved from a desirable factor to an important competitive differentiator, a new report has revealed.