Employers stories
Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hcm
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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.
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
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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Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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inflation
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pd
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employee retention
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.
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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.
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.
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.
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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support
Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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productivity
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report
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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.
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.
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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study
A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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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.
Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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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.
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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ux
JobCannon, a Ukrainian-British startup, celebrates six months of groundbreaking progress, launching JobCannon 2.0 and partnering with CleverStaff and Adsme to revolutionise recruitment.
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.
Let's dive in! Amperity's CTO on Gen AI as catalyst for digital transformation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
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.
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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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.
Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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ai
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hp
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productivity
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.