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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] SME IPOs Outlook SME IPOs will expand rapidly in Asia and Africa, where small businesses dominate. TradingView
• [New] NCSC encouraged organizations of national significance in the UK to proactively hunt for malicious activity and implement mitigative actions, including ensuring that edge devices are not exposed to known vulnerabilities and implementing security updates. UKAuthority
• [New] As robots become smarter, more flexible, and more capable, they will play an increasingly integral role in solving global challenges, improving quality of life, and driving innovation across multiple industries. chapters
• [New] The SBTi is inviting businesses to participate in pilot testing the draft Automotive Net-Zero Standard - a new framework tailored for automakers and auto parts manufacturers to set science-based targets aligned with keeping global heating below catastrophic levels and reaching net-zero by 2050. Science Based Targets Initiative
• [New] Global regulatory shifts risk reshaping gig economy valuations, requiring platforms to balance worker protections with profit margins. Ainvest
• [New] 93% of Indian leaders plan to use AI agents to extend workforce capabilities over the next 12 to 18 months, underscoring India's decisive shift toward an AI-first era. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• [New] Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, driven by AI and data center demand. Ainvest
• [New] The upcoming phase-out of the 45 X tax credit for U.S. battery manufacturers by 2030 looms large, and analysts warn that without a robust domestic strategy, the U.S. risks losing ground to rivals in China and Europe. SSBCrack News
• [New] By 2030, over 30,000 global roles will be based out of India, spanning product, AI governance, strategy, and policy. Storyboard18
• [New] Major e-commerce platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra, have created over 3.8 lakh seasonal job opportunities across their supply chain, logistics, and customer service operations. PTI
• [New] Many countries face severe caregiver shortages - a Global Coalition on Ageing report projected a shortage of 13.5 million care workers by 2040 across OECD countries. AI Insider
• [New] Gen Z is quickly becoming the key customer demographic for UK businesses, expecting seamless, hyper-personalised, omnichannel experiences. Contact-Centres.com
• [New] By 2026, enterprises combining generative AI with an integrated platforms-based architecture in security behaviour and culture programs will experience 40% fewer employee-driven cybersecurity incidents. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
• [New] Organizations implementing AI can expect a revenue increase of 38% by 2025. Grady Andersen
• [New] The Bell AI Fabric initiative will use clusters of Nvidia Ampere, Hopper, and Blackwell GPUs accessible to businesses and researchers via cloud, with an emphasis on data sovereignty and privacy. TS2 Space
• [New] 85% of customer service leaders plan to explore or pilot a customer-facing conversational GenAI solution in 2025. Shopify
• [New] Genpact, a professional services company that expects to generate $5 billion in revenue in 2025, has made a major push over the past year to position itself as a leader in AI strategy. Business Insider

Last updated: 01 September 2025