As the holiday season approaches, employees’ expectations for seasonal bonuses and gifts from their managers reach an all-time high. In a study conducted by Workhuman, it was revealed that more than half of workers (53%) are hopeful for a seasonal bonus, while 48% look forward to receiving a gift from their managers, highlighting the necessity for workplace gratitude despite financial
As the UK government prepares to implement new statutory rates for maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, parental bereavement, and sick pay in the 2025-26 financial year, employees can expect some notable increases in their weekly payments. Effective from April 6, 2025, these changes reflect the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting employees who navigate significant life events and health challenges while
Talkdesk has recently introduced an innovative solution named Talkdesk Embedded, designed to integrate key components of its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform directly into third-party CRM and helpdesk systems. By embedding tools such as Workspace, Conversations, and Copilot into commonly used platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dynamics, Pega, Oracle, and Zendesk, Talkdesk aims to simplify agent workflows and increase
In the realm of technology, DevOps once reigned supreme as the ultimate solution for blending development and operations roles to enhance organizational cohesion. However, the contemporary landscape of cloud-native environments has seen the emergence of platform engineering, a new and evolving approach that promises to address the pitfalls and friction inherent in the traditional DevOps model. This burgeoning methodology separates
Organizations often face significant challenges when managing Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processes using separate systems. These challenges, including data inconsistencies, excessive manual labor, and inefficiencies, can severely impact overall success. Integrating HR and Payroll into a single platform can address these issues. The resulting improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction highlight the need for unified platforms. Common Frustrations
Envisioning a scenario where customer service operations are managed autonomously by AI agents might seem like a futuristic dream, but Salesforce’s latest innovation suggests this future is closer than we think. With the Agentforce platform, Salesforce has taken a significant leap in integrating AI agents into its renowned CRM tool. These AI agents are capable of handling a wide range
In a revealing report by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), recent data has brought to light a persistent and widening gender pay gap in Australia during the 2023-24 period. The gender pay gap has been increasing, currently standing at 21.8%, meaning women earn just 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. This alarming statistic results in a yearly
In a fascinating turn of events, total wages and salaries in Australia soared to an unprecedented $103.7 billion in September 2024, a milestone reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This staggering figure marks a 3.9% increase from August 2024 and underscores a consistent upward trend over the past two years. Factors contributing to this record-setting growth include periodic
In a significant move to uphold employees’ rights, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recovered over $310,000 for underpaid ‘cheap eats’ employees in Adelaide following extensive inspections across various suburbs. These inspections, which took place in areas like Bowden, Croydon, Allenby Gardens, Woodville, Grange, and Flinders Park, focused on fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafes after intelligence indicated widespread underpayment issues.
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) in U.S. workplaces has brought a significant shift in how different generations engage with this transformative technology. A recent Randstad Workmonitor Pulse survey, which analyzed the responses of over 800 American employees, sheds light on the stark generational differences in AI adoption. The survey findings illustrated that younger employees, particularly those belonging to
Workplace sexual harassment is a significant issue in Estonia, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by Statistics Estonia. The study aimed to explore the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace, unearthing disturbing truths about the experiences of both men and women in their professional environments. With the findings indicating a widespread problem that touches various demographics,
The persistent gender pay gap in FTSE 100 boardrooms reveals a significant disparity where women continue to earn considerably less than their male counterparts. Data from the legal firm Fox & Partners highlights that female directors earn an average of £335,953, while their male counterparts earn an average of £1.07 million. Although this gap has slightly decreased from 70% to
