Generation Z stories - Page 2
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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millennials
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generation z
Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.
Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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genai
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online shopping
Amid budget concerns, 61% of Aussie shoppers are turning to AI assistants to manage holiday gift buying and reduce spending stress this festive season.
Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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hcm
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Australian firms lose 1.3 workdays monthly per employee to tech issues, causing revenue losses and higher staff turnover, says new industry research.
Job security trumps burnout as Aussies seek stability, not change
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ai
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generation y
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generation z
Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.
Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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robots
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ai
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marketing
Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.
From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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supply chain
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productivity
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workforce technology
Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.
UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hcm
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mba
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leadership
UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
AI use grows in Australian job hunting but honesty concerns rise
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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recruitment
One in four Australians use AI to draft job applications, but 90% worry it may encourage dishonesty, with employers seeking genuine and accurate candidates.
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
The state of live sports audiences in Australia
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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afl
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opinion
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millennials
In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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smb
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business continuity
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entrepreneurship
Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.
AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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personalisation
Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.