Gen Z stories
Retailers face a shift in trust as 64% of Gen Z shoppers buy on AI recommendations without checking other sources, a study finds.
Wider access to affiliate tools could help smaller creators cash in as US social commerce heads towards USD $100 billion next year.
Organisations are now being judged on how they act on sustainability, with supply chains, AI infrastructure and hiring all under pressure.
Social platforms now account for 11% of online sales in Australia, with smaller firms driving a rapid shift to direct digital storefronts.
Britons are far more likely to reject changing grocery prices than embrace them, with fairness and clear pricing still driving loyalty.
The neobank can now tap infrastructure for accounts in more than 38 currencies as it prepares a launch in four countries.
The funding will help Astor expand its AI adviser for retail investors as younger savers increasingly turn to social media for tips.
Gen Z shoppers can now test looks and seek friend feedback in one place, as WNTD bets on social discovery away from retail sites.
Greater competition in social commerce is prompting Markable to offer AI shopping tools free, as it targets faster growth from more creators.
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.
Payroll mistakes are already pushing some workers into debt, as HBHR says 61% of employees would quit if errors continued for six months.
Smaller science and technology firms outside London are driving the gains, as young staff pay rose 1.9% and hiring outpaced the wider sector.
Shoppers are abandoning purchases within minutes of outages, exposing retailers and venues to losses that quickly mount beyond GBP £1.7 billion a year.
Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.
Only 3% of 18-to-24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, raising concerns over future recruitment and pay accuracy for employers.
The rollout aims to fill a gap in career advice for 14- to 24-year-olds, as schools face ratios of about 560 students per adviser.
Fewer graduates are losing out than managers, but smaller firms and internships are becoming vital entry points as competition intensifies.
The camera adds hands-free shooting to Fujifilm’s entry-level instant range, making group shots and selfies easier for New Zealand buyers.
Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.
