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LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians

LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Job seekers

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Artificial Intelligence

AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity

New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
Human Capital Management

Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies

A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Gender diversity

Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs

New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
Human Capital Management

Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months

A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Work-life balance stories

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Human Capital Management

Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market

A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Generative AI

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
Artificial Intelligence

Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress

A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears

A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
76% of Indian workers face year-end project pile-up
DevOps

76% of Indian workers face year-end project pile-up

A study by Atlassian reveals that 76% of Indian knowledge workers struggle with year-end project overload amid shifting priorities and overcommitment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
UK employees remain productive during festive period
Productivity

UK employees remain productive during festive period

Research by monday.com reveals 89% of UK employees maintain productivity during the festive season, with technology aiding their performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024