Nice CEO links 500 job cuts to AI productivity gains, including in R&D

Nice CEO links 500 job cuts to AI productivity gains, including in R&D

Nice CEO Scott Russell has offered a more detailed explanation of the company’s decision to cut approximately 500 jobs worldwide, saying the restructuring will reach beyond slower-growing business lines to include research and development, where employees are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to boost productivity. Speaking on the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Russell…

ProHance Expands IT Workforce Tools Amid Productivity Push

ProHance Expands IT Workforce Tools Amid Productivity Push

ProHance, the ChrysCapital-backed analytics firm, is gaining traction in India’s IT sector by moving beyond simple time-tracking to measuring AI utilization. While these tools aim to improve operational efficiency, their growth faces challenges from employee privacy concerns and the risk that larger IT companies may eventually build their own in-house solutions. As India’s major IT…

AI boosts productivity but companies struggle to turn gains into growth

AI boosts productivity but companies struggle to turn gains into growth

EY warns businesses risk losing AI productivity gains to complexity Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity at companies worldwide, but many chief executives are struggling to turn efficiency gains into higher profits and sustainable growth, according to an EY-Parthenon survey that highlights the risks of rising complexity, skills shortages and inadequate investment in workforce development. The…

This $39 lifetime AI workspace could replace several productivity apps

This $39 lifetime AI workspace could replace several productivity apps

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › TL;DR: Hive AI helps you turn scattered ideas into documents, mind maps, and project plans. Get lifetime access to its Basic plan for $39 (reg. $204). Productivity apps are supposed to make work easier, but juggling…

Marketing Productivity Gets a Boost From AI, but ROI Lags, Emplifi Reports

Marketing Productivity Gets a Boost From AI, but ROI Lags, Emplifi Reports

AI may be helping marketers hit their targets, but demonstrating social media return on investment (ROI) remains a challenge, according to a new report from Emplifi, an autonomous customer experience (CX) platform. The new survey, “The State of Social Media Marketing 2027,” reveals that 87 percent of marketers say AI has improved their…

Overcoming Frontline Information Gaps for Enhanced Productivity, ETHRWorldEMEA

Overcoming Frontline Information Gaps for Enhanced Productivity, ETHRWorldEMEA

Image credits: iStockGovernments across the Gulf are placing artificial intelligence at the centre of economic diversification, but a critical challenge lies beyond the technology itself: ensuring that employees on the frontline can access the information they need to use it effectively. From airport operations and hotel floors to warehouses, hospitals and retail outlets, workers often…

ChatGPT and Gemini may be slowing you down: 3 signs AI is hurting productivity

ChatGPT and Gemini may be slowing you down: 3 signs AI is hurting productivity

New research on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, cited in McKinsey & Company’s Technology Trends Outlook 2026, points to an awkward possibility: AI may be costing you productivity, not adding. A lot of the time saved on paper gets burned up in checking outputs, fixing errors, and rewriting what the tool gave you. McKinsey’s Technology…

Focusing on AI Productivity Over Excessive Usage, ETEnterpriseai

Focusing on AI Productivity Over Excessive Usage, ETEnterpriseai

The guidance was circulated internally in September and published on Amazon’s website on Tuesday. Amazon has cautioned its software engineers against excessive use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools simply to boost usage numbers, signalling a shift towards measuring the technology’s impact on productivity and business outcomes rather than the volume of AI consumed. The company has…