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Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work
Phishing

Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work

Nearly half of Canadian office workers have never been briefed on safe AI use, even as 71% say they have increased it over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training
Email Security

Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training

Nearly half of office staff are using AI at work without employer training, leaving companies exposed to data leaks and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
HiBob's Bob Hiring named leader in talent acquisition
Human Capital Management

HiBob's Bob Hiring named leader in talent acquisition

The recognition could help HiBob win customers seeking recruitment software that links hiring to workforce planning, onboarding and core HR.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Honeywell unveils AI tools to cut false fire alarms
Artificial Intelligence

Honeywell unveils AI tools to cut false fire alarms

The new system is designed to help building operators cut nuisance alarms and manage more complex sites with fewer skilled staff.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today
Honeywell Technologies adds AI tools for building operations & safety
Artificial Intelligence

Honeywell Technologies adds AI tools for building operations & safety

Building operators could gain conversational AI tools and alarm support as Honeywell expands software across fire, security and energy systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
DirectTrust & GLEIF plan vLEI model for US healthcare
Application Programming Interface

DirectTrust & GLEIF plan vLEI model for US healthcare

A new route to verified organisational identity could help providers, payers and vendors cut confusion over who is behind digital healthcare transactions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Canadian marketers boost AI use as readiness rises
Data Analytics

Canadian marketers boost AI use as readiness rises

Daily AI use among Canadian marketers has climbed to 51 per cent, as clearer policies and more training help shift work beyond basic tasks.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era
Digital Transformation

Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era

Women and middle managers may shoulder more unpaid AI clean-up unless employers redesign jobs, recognition and leadership to make productivity sustainable.

By Prue Gilbert • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks
Physical Security

Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks

Seasonal recruitment can leave warehouses and retailers exposed, with misplaced access cards and unchecked visitors creating security gaps at Christmas.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Dayforce launches agentic HCM platform with native AI
Human Capital Management

Dayforce launches agentic HCM platform with native AI

Customers can now automate more HR tasks as Dayforce adds native AI tools designed to govern approvals, security and auditability across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter
Wearables

BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter

The French wearable's jewellery-first design could tempt buyers who want health tracking without a smartwatch-style screen or subscription fees.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle launches Claw-powered HR apps for Fusion Cloud
Human Capital Management

Oracle launches Claw-powered HR apps for Fusion Cloud

The move ties AI more tightly to HR workflows, with Oracle aiming to automate staffing, hiring and pay tasks under human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech study finds office tech curbs worker control
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech study finds office tech curbs worker control

Many employees feel workplace technology limits are undermining wellbeing and performance, with 48% saying office restrictions block full control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Blackline Safety wins second Firehouse Innovation Award
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety wins second Firehouse Innovation Award

Fire departments are adopting connected monitors faster, with Blackline saying its fire-hazmat customer base has risen 42% to more than 500 worldwide.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month
Vector launches AI scenario simulator for workplace training
Data Privacy

Vector launches AI scenario simulator for workplace training

Nearly 1 million learners a year will get more interactive compliance training, as selected courses gain adaptive scenarios that respond in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Women in tech face rising discrimination, ISACA finds
ISACA

Women in tech face rising discrimination, ISACA finds

Widening workplace inequality is prompting concern over retention, after a global survey found 47% of women in tech faced gender discrimination.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
Data governance

Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year

The recognition could help Wrike win larger enterprise contracts as buyers favour governed AI tools that fit existing workflows and compliance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Workers bypass IT support as survey exposes hidden gaps
Artificial Intelligence

Workers bypass IT support as survey exposes hidden gaps

Many employees are solving workplace IT problems themselves, leaving support dashboards blind to issues that still delay deadlines and eat into personal time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle & AstraZeneca to link AI research with care
Data Analytics

Oracle & AstraZeneca to link AI research with care

The trial could help doctors spot eligible patients sooner and bring research findings into routine care, improving evidence generation.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month