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Scrumconnect Consulting unveils new Newcastle office
Smart Home

Scrumconnect Consulting unveils new Newcastle office

Scrumconnect Consulting unveils a new office in Newcastle's Portland House, furthering its commitment to government transformations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates
Health Technologies

Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates

Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner

Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Smokeball recognised as a top workplace for women in 2023 in Australia
Software Development

Smokeball recognised as a top workplace for women in 2023 in Australia

Smokeball, Australian legal software developer, has been lauded as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Employment stories

Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law
Artificial Intelligence

Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law

Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, urges careful implementation and underscoring the irreplaceable values of human judgement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
Inflation

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Simul8 partners with WoodGreen to improve employment services in Toronto
Software-as-a-Service

Simul8 partners with WoodGreen to improve employment services in Toronto

Glasgow social service agency partners with Simul8 to enhance its Employment Services program in preparation for Ontario's Employment Services Transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
A third of enterprises have hired an employee they've never met
Skills shortage

A third of enterprises have hired an employee they've never met

A third of large enterprises admit they struggle to hire high-value knowledge workers that will drive forward their global expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Do hybrid work strategies positively impact the bottom line?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Do hybrid work strategies positively impact the bottom line?

NTT report reveals the impact of hybrid work and AI on employee experience strategies and business performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer data training to UK Veterans
Data Analytics

Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer data training to UK Veterans

Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer veterans and service members training and certifications in data analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind
Recruitment

Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind

Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding
Risk & Compliance

Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding

Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England
Safety

Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England

Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion
EduTech

HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion

HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Nov 2023
TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
Customer Experience

TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary

TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
The IN Group partners with Sigma Labs to expand digital talent pool
Recruitment

The IN Group partners with Sigma Labs to expand digital talent pool

Sigma Labs will expand The IN Group's global end-to-end talent offering, developing graduates into high-performance tech professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023