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Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Partner Programmes

PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate

PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Employment stories

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Generative AI

Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
Business support

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Yondr & CBRE launch global data centre apprenticeship scheme
EduTech

Yondr & CBRE launch global data centre apprenticeship scheme

Yondr Group and CBRE have launched a global apprenticeship programme to train future data centre professionals, starting at Yondr's Slough campus.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution
Recruitment

New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution

Tech entrepreneur Kayla Parry has launched Job Matched, a recruitment platform aiming to modernise hiring by prioritising a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

Malaysia's data centre sector set for rapid growth to 2030
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's data centre sector set for rapid growth to 2030

Malaysia's data centre capacity is set to double by 2030, boosting revenue to $1.87 billion and supporting 30,900 jobs in the growing digital sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation

Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services
Digital Transformation

UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services

The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jul 2025
AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs
Data Analytics

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in its Bangalore Global Hub, creating 400 jobs to boost AI-driven research, global services, and sustainability efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Digital Transformation

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Recruitment

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
EduTech

Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving

Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges

New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Social Media

Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility

Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025