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Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
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Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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payment technologies
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payroll systems
Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia's Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
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Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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software development
Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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job seekers
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mental health
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work-life balance
The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.
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Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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physical security
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ai
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productivity
Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.
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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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productivity
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Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
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Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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work-life balance
A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.
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Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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job seekers
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salaries
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australian bureau of statistics
Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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productivity
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A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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work-life balance
As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.
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Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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recruitment
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employee retention
Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.
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JobCannon celebrates six-month milestone in recruitment sector

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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recruitment
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job seekers
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JobCannon, a Ukrainian-British startup, celebrates six months of groundbreaking progress, launching JobCannon 2.0 and partnering with CleverStaff and Adsme to revolutionise recruitment.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Thu, 9th May 2024
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skills shortage
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employers
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digital skills
Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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Let's dive in! Amperity's CTO on Gen AI as catalyst for digital transformation

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Amperity's CTO, Derek Slager, advocates for Gen AI as a game changer for digital transformation and urges companies to fully embrace this technology or risk lagging behind.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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education, learning & training
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Australian knowledge workers anticipate AI to boost work relationships amidst hybrid working, while finding a deeper understanding of AI vital, according to HP's 2023 Work Relationship Index.