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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Unified Communications

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Firewalls

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills

Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
DevOps

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Recruitment

Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties

People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work
Artificial Intelligence

Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work

Adapting to change and catering to workforce needs in the new year is key to attracting and retaining talent amid a rapidly transforming labour market and a growing emphasis on Generative AI.

By Feon Ang • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Digital Transformation

How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions

Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Marketing Technologies

Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education

Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles
Blockchain

AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles

AI is redefining professional roles, demanding a shift toward AI proficiency in recruiting, offering companies access to a global talent pool.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Human Capital Management

AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work

AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
EduTech

Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study

Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

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Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Marketing Technologies

Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator

The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study
Marketing Technologies

Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study

Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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
Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility
DataCentre infrastructure

Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility

Compuware Technology Inc. expands production capabilities with a new high-tech facility in Malaysia, set to create over 4,000 jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Risk & Compliance

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals

New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023