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IWD 2023: How do we woo women into tech?
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: How do we woo women into tech?

We know that Australia's skills and labour challenge is not a regional problem, it's global. So, where are all these people going to come from?.

By Rochelle Fleming • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as Chief Information Officer
Strategy

Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as Chief Information Officer

Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Smith will lead the company's technology transformation and strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Macquarie Govt partners with Fortem Australia to close skills gap
Cybersecurity

Macquarie Govt partners with Fortem Australia to close skills gap

Macquarie Government has partnered with Fortem Australia to provide recruitment and career transition opportunities for first responders in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023
PWC appoints 67 new partners swelling ranks to 937
Leadership

PWC appoints 67 new partners swelling ranks to 937

PwC Australia welcomes 67 new internal partners as well as 18 lateral hire partners, bringing the total to 85, marking the firm's largest intake ever.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Dec 2022
How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Hybrid & Remote Work

How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world

As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.

By Chris McNamara • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Sidekicker appoints Dee Kulkarni as Head of Product
Fintech

Sidekicker appoints Dee Kulkarni as Head of Product

Sidekicker, an Australian staffing start-up, has appointed a new female-dominant leadership team amid internal promotions and new recruits.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage

Microsoft has partnered with AustCyber and other education and training providers to offer a credible alternative pathway to enter the cybersecurity industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Your tools, your choice: why allow employees to choose their own devices?
Mobile Device Management

Your tools, your choice: why allow employees to choose their own devices?

Skills shortage in Australia prompts businesses to offer attractive incentives, including flexible working and technology choices, to retain top talent.

By Kieran O'Connor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

Global Stories

Talent stories

IWD 2023: Building on Momentum to Empower Equity
Juniper Networks

IWD 2023: Building on Momentum to Empower Equity

At the very basic level, ensuring equity is very simply the right thing to do. Today, it has also become a table-stake for attracting and retaining top talent.

By Joanne Paul • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Airwallex announces new senior appointments
Marketing Technologies

Airwallex announces new senior appointments

Global payments platform Airwallex appoints Justin Yek as Head of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development and Jon Stona as Global Head of Marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Fortress Solutions names its new CEO
Digital Signage

Fortress Solutions names its new CEO

John Shelnutt appointed as CEO of Fortress Solutions, succeeding Brendon Mills who resigned to pursue other opportunities. #executivemoves #FortressSolutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
Bonsey Jaden Group appoints Marvin Duval as Head of Strategy
Unified Communications

Bonsey Jaden Group appoints Marvin Duval as Head of Strategy

Digital brand agency Bonsey Jaden appoints Marvin Duval as Head of Strategy to expand and bolster its leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Findex appoints Kath Nell as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Findex appoints Kath Nell as Chief People Officer

Kath Nell takes lead as chief people officer at Findex, taking on strategy for HR function, talent attraction and retention.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
JobAdder reveals reality of 'the great resignation'
Jobs

JobAdder reveals reality of 'the great resignation'

The reports together highlight the impact of 'the great resignation' and worsening candidate shortages - reflecting a tight talent market.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Talent stories

Global Processing Services appoints new Chief People Officer
Global Positioning System

Global Processing Services appoints new Chief People Officer

Sharyn Wilson appointed as GPS Chief People Officer. Responsible for leading global HR organization and attracting world-class talent. Based in London.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether initiate new reseller partnership
Hybrid & Remote Work

Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether initiate new reseller partnership

A new reseller partnership between Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether will focus on monitoring, hybrid work and air quality solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022