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Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025

A new report reveals that over half of permanent workers are contemplating a shift to contract roles by 2025, signalling a significant workforce shift in tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Albanese govt shifting to more permanent roles and less consultants
Human Capital Management

Albanese govt shifting to more permanent roles and less consultants

A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Solve launches as independent brand in recruitment sector
Recruitment

Solve launches as independent brand in recruitment sector

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

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Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Education, Learning & Training

Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes

Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector
Data Protection

The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.

By Talent International • 9 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fintech

Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director

Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Customer Experience

APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024

The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations

NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Artificial Intelligence

UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally

The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs
Artificial Intelligence

AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs

AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts
Mobility

Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts

Sparta Global, a London tech firm championing social mobility, has been honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise, recognised amongst eight companies for its impactful social mobility programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

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New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
Partner Programmes

Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition

Lancom Technology has appointed Priscila Bernardes as its new CEO following the acquisition by Evergreen Services Group, succeeding Waruna Kirimetiyawa.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity

The Instillery has partnered with cybersecurity firm StrikeReady to bolster security operations in Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong
Health Technologies

IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's IT sector leads investment in employee share plans, pouring HKD $38.5 billion in 2022, to attract and retain top talent.

By Jennifer Sun • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024