Job market stories - Page 4
Snowflake invests USD $20 million in data cloud training
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Snowflake has announced a USD $20 million investment in a global initiative to train one million individuals in its AI Data Cloud by 2029.
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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hcm
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employment
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work-life balance
A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
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.
Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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software development
Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.
The future of jobs is much closer than you think
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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data science
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hcm
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ai
As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.
Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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productivity
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job seekers
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mental health
New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.
Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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quantum computing
Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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job market
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acquisition
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ai
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job seekers
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employment
A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.
Aussie tech workers demand pay rise for office return
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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millennials
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gen z
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job market
A new survey reveals over half of Australian tech workers would only return to the office for a salary premium, highlighting remote work's critical value.
AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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genai
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ai
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randstad
A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.
'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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recruitment
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opinion
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employment
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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unisys
A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.
Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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jobs
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holiday season
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job market
As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.
Gartner predicts AI will reshape business workforce by 2028
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.
Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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recruitment
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workforce technology
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job market
Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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higher education
As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.
Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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skills shortage
Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.
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.