employee upskilling

A wave of seismic change surged through Microsoft in 2025, reshaping not only its workforce but also the very fabric of how its employees work. The company’s decision to lay off more than 15,000 employees in a sweeping reorganization sent shockwaves across the tech world, underscoring...

In recent months, Microsoft has undertaken significant workforce reductions, laying off approximately 15,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. These layoffs have predominantly affected divisions such as Xbox, sales, and customer service. Notably, the gaming sector...

Microsoft Copilot’s integration into Allied Irish Banks (AIB) marks a defining moment in the evolution of Ireland’s financial sector, as the bank commits to deploying advanced AI tools to over 10,000 employees. This bold step reflects a wider transformation sweeping the global banking industry...

Glanbia, a global nutrition leader, faced a pivotal digital transformation challenge as it looked to leverage the latest wave of AI-powered productivity tools. The organization’s journey with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, documented through collaboration with PwC Ireland, offers a...

Few topics have stirred the modern workplace quite like artificial intelligence, yet for many employees and organizations, the jump from headlines to hands-on productivity feels daunting. The University of Vermont (UVM), like a growing number of forward-thinking institutions, is answering this...

Microsoft Copilot’s entrance into the enterprise productivity landscape is far from subtle, and its adoption at organizations like Hiscox Group offers an illuminating look into both the opportunities and the serious challenges artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the insurance sector. As...

The global momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable, and as organizations scramble to leverage next-generation AI technologies, a critical question surfaces: how well-equipped are their people to capitalize on this transformative potential? The accelerating rate of AI adoption...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of 6,000 job cuts—roughly 3% of its global workforce—has sent fresh shockwaves through the tech industry, sparking debate about the company’s future, the role of artificial intelligence, and the shifting definition of job security in 2025. Unlike previous layoffs...

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...

AI, once confined to the realm of theoretical computer science and futuristic speculation, has now woven itself into the fabric of our everyday professional lives. The transformative impact of artificial intelligence—especially generative AI and agentic AI—is being felt across industries...

Across the gleaming high-rises and bustling business parks of Malaysia, a quiet revolution is underway—one propelled not just by the latest software upgrade, but by a fundamental reimagining of how work is conceived, executed, and led. The latest Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index positions...

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the integration of intelligent agents within business processes. According to Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index, 53% of APAC business leaders are already utilizing AI...

Workplaces everywhere are in the midst of a seismic shift, a transformation driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, and more specifically, by the rapid proliferation of generative AI and automation. Unlike most former waves of digital innovation, this is one that’s set to reshape not just...

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index paints a vivid portrait of a workplace in the throes of AI transformation, with the air thick with talk of agents and automation, all dressed up in smart statistics and boardroom optimism. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing your spreadsheet could finish...

Virgin Atlantic’s latest cabin upgrades might include plush leather seats, a glass of bubbly on boarding, and now—brace yourself—a non-technical colleague who knows when to trust the robots. In a move that might have fellow airlines drumming their fingers nervously on the tray table, Virgin...