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Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses
Unified Communications

Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises can significantly promote equity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering environments where all employees thrive.

By Renata Bastalic • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me
Accenture

IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me

In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.

By Kelly Eldridge • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility
Recruitment

Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility

New research from ELMO Software reveals Gen Z workers are driving workplace change, prioritising pay rises and job stability over traditional loyalties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
Inflation

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts

A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

By Karina Flynn • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch
Software-as-a-Service

Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.

By Crystel Robbins Rynne • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women's innate strengths bring success full circle
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Women's innate strengths bring success full circle

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the discussion highlights how women's innate strengths—empathy, resilience, and adaptability—drive success in sales.

By Tanya Alfonso • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women
Digital Transformation

Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women

As AI increasingly penetrates workplaces, experts highlight its potential to foster inclusivity for women, who remain disadvantaged in tech roles.

By Preethi Bridgement • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress
Human Capital Management

Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress

A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
Digital Transformation

HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, women in tech are encouraged to break barriers, embrace their unique strengths, and challenge stereotypes in their careers.

By Aziza Bonk • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work
Flexible work

The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work

As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

By Nadira Yusoff • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
UK employees seek more input in AI decisions, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

UK employees seek more input in AI decisions, survey finds

A recent survey reveals that 88% of UK employees want a greater say in the integration of AI into their workplaces, highlighting a demand for transparency and influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
AI boosts work-life balance for US business leaders
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts work-life balance for US business leaders

A recent report reveals that 61% of US business leaders believe AI is enhancing their work-life balance, with ChatGPT as the preferred tool.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
UK companies prepare for full-time office return in 2025
Unified Communications

UK companies prepare for full-time office return in 2025

UK companies are set to reverse flexible working policies, compelling staff to return to the office full-time by 2025, according to Snom's Steven Try.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025