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Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays
Hybrid & Remote Work

Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays

A survey reveals half of Australian tech workers may work remotely from holiday spots, with 17% already doing so without employer notification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Australian leaders struggle with collaboration inefficiency
Unified Communications

Australian leaders struggle with collaboration inefficiency

A study reveals that ineffective collaboration costs Australian organisations over USD $16,000 per manager each year, impacting productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia
Government

Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia

Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Skills shortage

ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers
Human Capital Management

Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers

Research reveals 25% of Australian office job seekers declined offers due to poor application processes, highlighting major recruitment inefficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Global Stories

Employment stories

Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025

Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads
Payment Technologies

Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads

Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend
Human Capital Management

Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend

A survey by SmartRecruiters reveals that nearly a third of Australian executives doubt their hiring quality, despite vast recruitment investments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector
Recruitment

Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector

As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles
EduTech

Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles

Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new R&D roles for driving AI innovation in edtech; CEO Cooney pledges to democratise advanced technology for educators.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
EduTech

New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Data Science

UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses

The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
EduTech

Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers

Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Data Science

Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate

The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges

The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Seek

SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore
Hyperscale

Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore

Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024