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Oracle Mulls More Layoffs to Fund AI Ambitions—Is This the Real AI Job Threat?
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Oracle Mulls More Layoffs to Fund AI Ambitions—Is This the Real AI Job Threat?

Oracle’s reported workforce cuts come as it pours billions into AI infrastructure, raising a new question for workers: Are jobs being lost not only to automation, but to fund the AI race itself?

Kristian McCann · 12 Aug 2026
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AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs
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AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs

Uber’s latest support-team cuts add to evidence that AI is replacing routine customer-service work, with wider implications.

Christopher Carey · 31 Jul 2026
Workday Learning Now Generally Available, Bringing AI-Powered Personalized Learning to Enterprises
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Workday Learning Now Generally Available, Bringing AI-Powered Personalized Learning to Enterprises

Workday has made its Sana-powered learning platform generally available, using AI to deliver personalized employee training, automate content creation and connect learning to workforce outcomes

Kristian McCann · 22 Jul 2026
Global Employee Engagement Drops to 20%, With New Research Pointing to a Deeper Problem
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Global Employee Engagement Drops to 20%, With New Research Pointing to a Deeper Problem

Gallup’s latest research reveals global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, with a key factor behind the workforce disconnect

Kristian McCann · 17 Jul 2026
It's Coming Home? How Employers Can Manage Their Workforce If England Wins the World Cup
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It's Coming Home? How Employers Can Manage Their Workforce If England Wins the World Cup

As England edges closer to World Cup glory, new UKG research suggests employers should prepare for a spike in absenteeism, fatigue, and flexible working requests

Kristian McCann · 14 Jul 2026
What Is Holiday Hoarding, and How Can Companies Stop It Before It Leads to Burnout?
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What Is Holiday Hoarding, and How Can Companies Stop It Before It Leads to Burnout?

As more employees leave vacation time unused, experts warn that "holiday hoarding" is becoming a growing leadership challenge that can fuel burnout, absenteeism, and lower productivity

Kristian McCann · 3 Jul 2026
Workhuman Launches AI Tool to Identify Future Leaders Within Workforce
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Workhuman Launches AI Tool to Identify Future Leaders Within Workforce

Workhuman has launched an AI-powered platform that uses workplace data to identify and develop high-potential employees earlier, helping organizations modernize succession planning

Kristian McCann · 4 May 2026
Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts Amid Major AI Restructuring
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Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts Amid Major AI Restructuring

Meta plans 8,000 job cuts starting May 20 as it restructures around AI, according to Reuters, with further layoffs expected later in 2026

Christopher Carey · 20 Apr 2026
5 Industry Case Studies That Prove Workplace Analytics Isn’t Optional Anymore
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5 Industry Case Studies That Prove Workplace Analytics Isn’t Optional Anymore

Explore workplace analytics use cases, workforce productivity analytics, HR analytics case studies, and workforce optimization examples.

Sean Nolan · 2 Apr 2026
Avoid Shelfware: What To Do In The First 90 Days of Workplace Analytics Adoption
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Avoid Shelfware: What To Do In The First 90 Days of Workplace Analytics Adoption

A 90-day guide to workplace analytics implementation, workforce analytics adoption, HR analytics rollout, and workforce management deployment

Sean Nolan · 31 Mar 2026
How To Choose the Right Workplace Management Platform – And Avoid Regret
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How To Choose the Right Workplace Management Platform – And Avoid Regret

A practical workplace analytics buying guide covering workforce management RFP strategy, HR analytics software evaluation, and more.

Sean Nolan · 31 Mar 2026
The Spreadsheet Problem: Why Workforce Management Still Has a Gap to Close
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The Spreadsheet Problem: Why Workforce Management Still Has a Gap to Close

8x8 is bundling workforce management software into every Contact Center package. But 60% of organisations still schedule on spreadsheets. Does this change that?

Marcus Law · 19 Feb 2026
MangoApps Adds Native Scheduling as Workplace Platforms Pivot to Operations
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MangoApps Adds Native Scheduling as Workplace Platforms Pivot to Operations

MangoApps adds native workforce management to its platform, signaling a shift from employee engagement to operational ROI

Marcus Law · 28 Jan 2026