The AI Act is coming into force soon, and many businesses will need to develop their understanding of the types of applications that are prohibited, what the Act defines as ‘high-risk’ activity and what systems – if any – are exempt from the rules. An expert team of data protection specialists at DPO Centre have […]

Over the past 12 months, searches for ‘generative artificial intelligence’ have soared by 1,300% as Brits have become more intrigued by the new technology. However, a quarter (25%) of Brits predict that AI will have a negative impact on society, with feelings of anxiety continuing to grow as the tool expands.With this in mind, Christoph […]

National Express Transport Solutions, the private coach hire arm of National Express, recently announced a new partnership with Liftango to launch a brand new product called Trio. This innovative passenger transport technology is set to revolutionise the future of shared mobility solutions for businesses and local authorities across the UK. An exclusive launch for Trio […]

What does the era of artificial intelligence mean for Assistants? We asked ChatGPT. Read on to find out what it thinks of the impact on AI on PAs is. As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT gain prominence, the role of PAs is undergoing significant changes. In this article, we explore how AI can enhance […]

AI is going to impact your life significantly and soon. ChatGPT is just one recent manifestation which has ignited a user take-up rate far exceeding expectations, with others in close pursuit. The World Economic Forum says a quarter of jobs will be impacted over just the next five years as a result of technology and […]

Admin tasks are increasingly being trusted to AI as employees feel more comfortable and trust the technology. Most (70%) employees would delegate as much work as possible to AI according Microsoft’s global 2023 Work Trend Index Annual Report. There are 33 times as many LinkedIn posts mentioning generative AI and GPT than there were a year ago, […]

The modern workplace is in a constant state of flux, and it’s more important than ever that employers create a smart working environment that promotes productivity and engagement. When employees are encouraged to work smarter, not harder, they can achieve the same results in less time, leading to a more productive and successful workplace. The […]

Kevin Harrison, Managing Director, Good Travel Management looks at some of the biggest changes impacting business travel now and how to prepare for these challenges in the months ahead. 1. The new digital ID A new digital ID mobile-phone app was recently proposed, as pandemic travel revealed how technologically behind the UK is compared to […]

The technology could hold the power to transform our lives and will likely be used as a tool across many different sectors. But how about ChatGPT for recruitment? Can it be used to augment, automate, and transform the hiring process? We put it to the test. Caroline Gleeson, CEO, of Occupop, providers of Simple Recruitment Software […]

Senior executives are the latest target for malicious hackers and cyber criminals looking to take advantage of businesses. This is in part because they are likely to be in control of valuable information and sensitive data that can be stolen. Executives are typically well-protected inside a corporate network, but when they step outside of that […]

59% of UK adults experience stress in the workplace but could business technology provide a means to help reduce this figure? The combination of technology and mental health can often have negative connotations. There is plenty of media attention surrounding the negative impact the former can have on the latter. In fact, there is research […]

Avatraxx is a fitness app that uses personalised avatars to help people change habits, with tailor-made programmes that set them up on realistic programmes that will help them lead healthier lives and prevent future health issues. The avatars show the users their changing body shapes over time as they get healthier or unhealthier, depending on their […]

The way we work is always evolving, and it makes sense that where and how we work would also change. Office working isn’t for everyone and there is a lot more to consider than only your morning commute. Enter collaborative technologies and with them, a boom in users per day by the millions. Companies are […]

Rosemary Parr, Founder of the Global PA Association & Training Academy, discusses the growing importance of Office Assistants as we emerge from the pandemic with new ways of working and an increased focus on technology… We are now starting to adjust to life post-Covid and as such we are in the midst of a transformation […]

Employee wellbeing platform and app Wellbees has launched in the UK. Recruitment and retention are key drivers for 2022 and employee wellbeing programmes have provided a competitive advantage to organisations to attract new talent. 70% of employees participating in Wellbees’ survey reported that one of the offerings they would look for in an organisation was […]

3D 360 degree virtual and hybrid events platform Vii–Events has launched a marketplace portal to encourage collaboration in the hotly contested virtual–events environment. Vii Events asserts that to be truly an ‘all-in-one’ platform, you have to collaborate with other successful event tech companies and utilise the best solutions, including AMMP, CatchTheMICE, CLIPr, Duelbox, Engamio, evmux, Incentli, InGo, Gleanin, Hio Social, […]

Battle lines drawn against tech titans, waning tolerance of inequities and a gradual move to re-establish the centre also feature in the top 22 predictions for 2022. Offices and schools face dramatic shifts, and humanity will be gripped by record levels of angst in the face of the world’s spiralling chaos and complexity, a leading […]

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