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UK tech firms have a chance to trial a four-day week this year – here’s how other pilot schemes fared
British tech companies considering shifting to a four-day week can now sign up for a supported six-month trial with the 4 Day Week Foundation. The campaign group is offering six weeks of training and workshops beginning in May, as well as holding an event on 17 April in London for more information. The trial will be followed and assessed by…
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‘Hiring for promise’: Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies
With more than half of enterprise leaders worried about future skills shortages, many organizations are turning to a range of new techniques to expand potential talent pools. According to Workday’s Global State of Skills report, only 54% of leaders say they have a clear view of the skills within their workforce today, and fewer than a third are confident that…
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UK firms are pulling ahead of EU competitors in the AI race
UK organizations are pulling ahead of EU competitors in implementing AI, new research suggests, and a key factor lies in their confidence about regulatory compliance. Almost a quarter of UK CEOs told AI firm Daikatu they have a formal roadmap for AI implementation over the next year, double the global average and nearly five times as many as in Germany.…
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Java developers are facing serious productivity issues: Staff turnover, lengthy redeploy times, and a lack of resources are hampering efficiency – but firms are banking on AI tools to plug the gaps
Java developers are encountering significant productivity barriers, according to new research, prompting businesses to take drastic measures to boost efficiency. Perforce Software’s 2025 Java Developer Productivity report revealed barriers to Java developer productivity can take on many forms, but the most significant issue hurting their ability to work effectively was insufficient documentation (41%). Lacking robust documentation means devs have to…
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Nakivo backup flaw still present on some systems months after firms’ ‘silent patch’, researchers claim
Over 200 vulnerable internet-facing Nakivo backup and replication instances have been identified months after the firm silently patched a security flaw without publicly disclosing the issue. Security researchers at watchTowr recently published a report detailing their discovery of an arbitrary file read vulnerability in Nakivo’s central management solution. The report noted that, if exploited, the flaw could enable an attacker…
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Privacy tech firms warn France’s encryption and VPN laws threaten privacy
Privacy-focused email provider Tuta (previously Tutanota) and the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) are raising concerns over proposed laws in France set to backdoor encrypted messaging systems and restrict internet access. The first case concerns a proposed amendment to France’s “Narcotrafic” law, which would compel providers of encrypted communication services to implement backdoors, enabling law enforcement to access decrypted messages of suspected…
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Tech firms eye temps to plug talent shortages
The tech industry could be set for a spike in temporary hiring, according to a new study from recruitment firm Robert Walters. Nearly half (48%) of UK employers would be willing to hire contract or temporary staff this year to assist with certain projects, the study found, while 20% said they’d be willing to do so in light of permanent…
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Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats. A global survey carried out for telecoms firm Telstra found that eight-in-ten manufacturing firms experienced a significant increase in overall security incidents or breaches last year. Behind the rise is a move towards technologies such as cloud,…
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A quarter of firms still don’t have a formal data strategy – and it’s hampering AI adoption
Many firms have no formal data strategy despite increasing AI usage, according to a new study from Carruthers and Jackson. More than a quarter (26%) lack a data strategy, the study found, while 39% reported little to no data governance throughout their business. These same firms are still pushing on AI and ramping up their adoption efforts, though. Just 7%…
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200 UK firms have now adopted a four-day working week – and Brits are convinced it will become the norm within five years
The four-day work week is taking off in the UK, with 200 companies formally signing up to permanently adopt a shorter working week — and two-thirds of Brits believe this practice will become the norm within five years. That’s according to the 4 Day Week Foundation, which said all 200 companies have been recognized by its employer accreditation scheme. The…
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