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AI interviews are driving candidates away
AI in hiring is becoming more common, but a lack of transparency around employers’ use of AI to evaluate candidates is eroding trust, a global report shows.Driving efficiency or driving workers towards burnout? How AI is being used
Nearly two-thirds of employees in a global survey said their company is more interested in using AI to create efficiency than to add value, leading many to feel like they’re doing two jobs and struggling to produce meaningful results.UK permanent hiring rises for first time in 4 years
A rebound in permanent hiring is linked to increased market confidence and efforts to expand capacity, according to a monthly report.CIMA welcomes UK government effort to modernise corporate reporting
The “significant” consultation on UK reporting requirements presents an important chance to keep corporate reporting transparent and efficient, CIMA said in a release.Confidence in US, global economy rises despite inflation concerns
Optimism about the coming 12 months rose slightly among finance decision-makers in a quarterly AICPA and CIMA survey.Companies’ financial value from AI holds firm in 2026
Operating costs are constraining AI use for several companies, but the majority of organisations plan to increase AI investments, according to an annual survey from McKinsey & Co.ISSB requests feedback on proposed digital taxonomy updates
The updates reflect the targeted amendments the International Sustainability Standards Board made to IFRS S2 last year.AI investment rises, but business value lags
Most business leaders in a quarterly survey plan to increase AI investments, but sustained business value remains untapped.AI errors and poor data quality fuel investor scrutiny
Most investors in a new survey cite concerns about AI accuracy in company disclosures, and more than one in four executives report that AI errors have been detected in information that reached external audiences or company boards.Data breach costs climb as AI-powered attacks surge
More than one in four data breaches are AI-enabled, according to an annual IBM report. The shifting threat landscape has prompted C-suite leaders to rethink the use of AI agents in security.UK hiring measure hits neutral level for first time since 2022
July marks the first month without a drop in permanent hiring since September 2022, but companies remain more reliant on temporary workers.Employees increasingly consult AI, not coworkers
A global survey shows that regular AI use makes employees feel more self-sufficient, but AI is also replacing informal interactions that foster learning.FRC opens consultation on proposed 2027 taxonomies
The UK Financial Reporting Council encouraged respondents to read the changelog document included in the draft of its 2027 taxonomy suite.As AI use in cybersecurity rises, so do the risks
The share of respondents actively using AI in cybersecurity strategy rose sharply in a global survey, but governance is not maturing at the same pace as deployment.Are finance leaders moving too fast on agentic AI?
While most senior finance leaders in a recent survey say they’re under career pressure to demonstrate a return on agentic AI investment, the ROI may be slowed by an emphasis on speed.CIMA calls for skills and tax reset by UK government
CIMA urges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to give companies long-term certainty by reducing the cost of doing business.IASB opens consultation on proposed taxonomy update
The update sets out proposed changes to the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy to support digital financial reporting of information prepared in accordance with IFRS standards.Fragmented talent data comes at a high cost
Eighty per cent of business leaders estimate that fragmented talent data systems cost their companies at least 3% of total payroll.UK government unveils significant reforms to SME investment
An additional 12,000 small- and medium-size enterprises per year are expected to receive support accessing funds to help grow their businesses.
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