Upskilling stories - Page 12
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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productivity
AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
Only 11% of sales firms thrive in transformation periods
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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productivity
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analyst report
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 11% of sales organisations have successfully navigated transformations, raising concerns for Chief Sales Officers.
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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education, learning & training
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jobs
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.
Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.
AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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e-learning
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financial systems
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A recent survey reveals a significant AI confidence crisis in the UK workforce, with 74% of employees worried about integrating AI into their roles.
EY survey: Upskilling, regulation slow AI adoption in Europe
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data science
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financial systems
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genai
A new EY survey reveals that European financial services are struggling to adopt Generative AI, with only 9% of firms feeling advanced in its integration.
Supply chain trends 2025: cybersecurity & AI focus
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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FourKites experts forecast that supply chain trends in 2025 will focus heavily on cybersecurity, AI innovation, and data normalisation.
UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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productivity
UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.
Have you built an AI strategy for your finance function?
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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education, learning & training
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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it industry
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outsourcing
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solarwinds
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.
World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
The latest World Quality Report reveals 68% of organisations are now utilising Generative AI in Quality Engineering, signalling a significant industry shift.
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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agi
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edtech
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censuswide
Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.
Recognition & good management key to employee engagement
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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feedback
Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.