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Research reveals UK firms plan to increasingly embrace digital identity

UK organisations and consumers are ready to embrace a new era of digital identity according to a new report from Curity, an API-focussed identity and access management company. 

Third of workers admit to preparing to look for another job

Over a third (37%) of workers have admitted to taking steps to ‘prepare to look for another job’.

Most employers fail to support lower income workers during cost-of-living crisis

Employees who earn less than £30,000 are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis, with their employers far less likely to offer meaningful financial wellbeing support, according to new research from Mintago.

Parkinson’s AI proves accuracy in clinical studies

The results of a multi-site clinical study analysing the performance of PDMonitor, a pioneering Parkinson’s Disease monitoring device from PD Neurotechnology that uses wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track and assess symptoms, have been published in Frontiers in Neurology, a leading peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal.

52% of startup owners founded their business to increase work-life harmony

VistaPrint, the design and marketing partner for small businesses, has revealed that despite the long hours, small business owners (SBOs) have a better work-life harmony working for themselves. The research found over half of small business owners (52%) started their own business to improve their work-life balance, this jumping to 58% for those aged 45-54.

More than half of UK and US insurers using generative AI technologies

Data released today by insurance claims automation provider Sprout.ai has found that 59% of insurers with over 100 employees are already using generative AI in their organisation. The findings refute the widespread assumption that insurers are slow to adopt new technologies. AI within the insurance industry alone is forecast to be worth $35.77 billion by 2030.

Startups Magazine at London Tech Week

Startups Magazine will be attending London Tech Week from 12th – 15th June. You can find the team at pod 66 on the second floor.

OpenAI nears 1 billion users in record time

New research has revealed that OpenAI is currently the fastest growing website among the top 50 most visited sites on the planet. Only months after launching the AI-powered conversational robot ChatGPT, openai.com is rapidly nearing one billion unique visitors per month.

Canva is uplifting people from extreme poverty

Canva has a simple yet ambitious two-step plan: Step One is to build one of the world’s most valuable companies, and Step Two is to do the most good we can. As part of “doing the most good we can do,” it feels horrible to be living on a planet where hundreds of millions of people live in extreme poverty and are deprived of their fundamental human rights, like food, shelter, safety, clean water, education, and health care.

The Artificial Intelligence revolution in jobs: from a risk to an opportunity for better outcomes

Constant digitalisation and changing business models are revolutionising the culture of talent. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence on a global scale, the consolidation of teleworking, or the widespread development of EdTech, or educational technologies, are just some examples of the evolution of human resources. Without going any further, the World Economic Forum has recently pointed out that almost 80% of the most in-demand jobs in 2030 have not yet been created, so the market needs constant training to respond to this development. Added to this is the challenge of a shortage of teams with digital skills and competences.

White Oak expands commitment to legal sector with Law Society of Scotland partnership

White Oak, a non-bank lender, has announced a new partnership with the Law Society of Scotland (LSOS).

Dublin Tech Summit: startup incubator in the Metaverse
This article is part 5 of 6 in the series Dublin Tech Summit

BHive is a global entrepreneur incubation programme providing hands-on guidance and support to empower startups from around the world to scale their business in North America.

Only 1/4 of employees medically assessed for risk of serious illness

With lifestyle having a huge impact on the prevention of cancer, and early detection being key to better outcomes, medical assessments can be a crucial piece of the puzzle. However, research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that only a quarter (26%) of employers offer their employees a medical assessment of their risk of serious illness.

McCann Worldgroup and South Summit sign strategic partnership agreement

McCann Worldgroup and South Summit have just signed a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate and combine synergies in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation.

78% of UK consumers are unlikely to buy from retailers following a negative delivery experience

New research reveals the extent of negative delivery experiences on customer loyalty, with 78% of UK consumers stating they are not likely to shop with a brand again following a below par experience.

Employees in the UK spend less time in the office than any other country globally – but still want to reduce this time even further

Workers in the United Kingdom (UK) spend less time in the office than any other country, however they want to further reduce their days as unhappiness with the office grows.

UK recruiters struggle to access talent in 2023 as skills gap widens

51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years, according to a new survey by Monster, one of the world’s largest recruitment firms. The research report, titled “Recruitment Survival Guide 2023,” highlights that the UK’s battle for talent is intensifying, while the skills gap widens.

5 reasons the Hustle Awards can’t be missed!

The Hustle Awards are just around the corner, on 20th July back at The Steel Yard. We are thrilled to let you know that this year the awards will be bigger, better, and most definitely entertaining.

Energy bills are a significant concern for 80% of UK business owners

82% of business owners are concerned about the price of energy and the impact it will have on their companies. Energy bills could potentially rise 133% as Government support for non-household energy bills ends and fixed market deals come to an end.

The potential of Artificial Intelligence and the prevention of cyber-attacks will set the agenda for DES2023

The seventh edition of DES – Digital Enterprise Show is preparing to turn Malaga into the capital of technological innovation and boost its leadership as a digital hub of reference in southern Europe. From 13 to 15 June, the city will be the meeting point for all professionals from SMEs, companies, large corporations, startups and administrations that are looking for a technological partner with the aim of transforming themselves and becoming more competitive.