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Kiwi company creates cross-company collaboration app
Unified Communications

Kiwi company creates cross-company collaboration app

FutureWork Studio has developed Hive, an app which creates an internal talent marketplace within an organisation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Talent revenue goes up after a strong financial year
Health Technologies

Talent revenue goes up after a strong financial year

Talent delivers strong growth in H2 2018, with global revenue up 20%, gross margin up 22%, and EBITDA up a massive 94%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Why innovation isn't a core value for 75% of Australian businesses
Printing

Why innovation isn't a core value for 75% of Australian businesses

Australian companies need to prioritize innovation for survival, according to a Workplace Innovation Index by Ricoh.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations
Hays

Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations

Intrapreneurship is the new buzz word in business as companies encourage staff to explore their own ideas alongside their day jobs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
$1m fund launched as Aussie tech companies win at global awards
Health Technologies

$1m fund launched as Aussie tech companies win at global awards

Two Aussie tech companies have won glory at the global Talent Unleashed awards, with a $1 million startup fund also launched on the back of the awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Exclusive: Too much lip service; too little action in digital innovation
Talent Unleashed

Exclusive: Too much lip service; too little action in digital innovation

Local organisations are too often paying lip service to digital innovation and face 'potentially catastrophic' risks because of their inaction.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Seek

Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures

Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
EduTech

New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
BE Intent takes to world stage in Talent Unleashed awards
Education, Learning & Training

BE Intent takes to world stage in Talent Unleashed awards

NZ's BE Intent, whose offerings include a support and resiliency app for youth and businesses, is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

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The highest honours at the Hi-Tech Awards
IBM

The highest honours at the Hi-Tech Awards

A record-breaking crowd of close to 1100 attended the awards dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand hi-tech companies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ

The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Health Technologies

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards

A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Syngency: Cloud-based management software for talent agencies, as beautiful as the models themselves
Management

Syngency: Cloud-based management software for talent agencies, as beautiful as the models themselves

Syngency, a cloud-based system for talent agencies, is set to raise investment in early 2016 after rapid growth this year.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
BREAKING: NZ's BE Intent takes out global Talent Unleashed award
Talent Unleashed

BREAKING: NZ's BE Intent takes out global Talent Unleashed award

Kiwi company BE Intent has claimed top honours at the global Talent Unleashed Awards, winning Best Digital Business (SME) category.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015