Artificial intelligence is reshaping Human Resources by automating routine workflows, surfacing people‑analytics insights in the flow of work, and freeing HR professionals to focus on strategic leadership — but it is emphatically an augmentation of HR, not a replacement for human judgement...
Microsoft’s internal playbook has shifted sharply: in the space of weeks the company moved to narrow open employee forums, tighten campus access after a high‑profile sit‑in, and set a firm, phased requirement that many staff spend at least three days a week in the office — a package of changes...
Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
Microsoft has pushed Microsoft 365 Copilot deeper into the employee experience by making Copilot for Viva Engage generally available to eligible customers, embedding a context-aware generative AI assistant that summarizes conversations, surfaces trends, improves discoverability, and provides...
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping human resources into a faster, more data-driven function—freeing HR professionals from routine work while amplifying their capacity for strategy, people development, and culture stewardship.
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The employee experience (EX) landscape in 2025 is redefining itself at breakneck speed, leveraging technological innovation and strategic intent to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by HR and IT leaders today. Gone are the days when employee engagement was confined to periodic...
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Curiosity and confidence are twin engines of innovation in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, especially when it comes to the intersection of artificial intelligence and communications. Nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Claudia Nwaogu, the global communications and media...
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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini into human resources processes is reshaping not only day-to-day HR operations but also the ethical, legal, and cultural foundations of work. As recruiting, performance management, and...
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Albert Heijn, the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain, is rewriting the rules for employee engagement and operational efficiency through a forward-thinking partnership with Microsoft and EPAM. The core of this transformation lies in the deployment of Azure OpenAI-enabled virtual assistants...
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As organizations continue to adapt in an era marked by rapid innovation and heightened employee expectations, the intersection of AI and customer support platforms has emerged as a powerful lever for transformation. Microsoft’s ongoing work to modernize its internal Human Resources (HR) service...
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In the interconnected world of multinational corporations, effective communication with regional teams is not just a logistical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. With a workforce spread across multiple countries, languages, and cultural landscapes, global organizations like Microsoft...
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Employee experience, once confined to the worlds of HR policy, internal comms, and annual surveys, now stands at the crossroads of a profound technological transformation—a shift amplified by the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across the enterprise landscape. As organisations...
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Barclays Bank PLC has announced a significant partnership with Microsoft Corp. to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees worldwide, aiming to revolutionize the employee experience through advanced AI integration. This strategic move underscores Barclays' commitment to leveraging...
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The banking sector stands on the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution, and few moves have signaled such a bold leap forward as Barclays’ recent announcement: a sweeping rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 staff worldwide. This initiative, now officially confirmed by both...
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With a rapidly shifting digital landscape and intensifying competition in global finance, Barclays’ decisive move to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 staff marks a bold new chapter in enterprise AI adoption. This development isn’t just about adding another tool to the company’s...
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Barclays Bank’s recent announcement to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 colleagues worldwide marks a defining moment in the integration of generative AI within enterprise environments—particularly in the financial sector. This collaboration between Barclays and Microsoft, two stalwarts...
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Barclays, a cornerstone of global finance, is stepping boldly into an AI-enabled future with its announcement of a sweeping rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to its workforce worldwide. This decisive move—encompassing approximately 100,000 colleagues—signals not merely an IT upgrade, but a...
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In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of enterprise productivity and talent management, Gloat’s recent announcement of the industry’s first Microsoft 365 Copilot agent for skill and career development stands out as a notable milestone. The integration of...
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The strategic partnership between Kore.ai—a well-established name in enterprise conversational and generative AI—and Microsoft marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing push to make artificial intelligence (AI) not just accessible, but seamlessly integrated into the everyday workflow of global...
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Generative AI is rapidly evolving from a cutting-edge productivity tool to a transformative force for workplace inclusion. While initial hype often centered on how artificial intelligence could amplify the output of high-performers and automate routine tasks, a more profound value is emerging...
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