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Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic
Human Capital Management

Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic

As someone tasked with using language to capture and express AbilityMap's qualities, I have been trying to put AbilityMap's difference into words for some time.

By Jonathan Englert • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
Empired wins $59M, multi-year contract with Water Corporation
Microsoft

Empired wins $59M, multi-year contract with Water Corporation

Empired lands AU$59m contract with Water Corporation for digital workplace and infrastructure managed services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022

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Three steps to achieving greater developer productivity
Unified Communications

Three steps to achieving greater developer productivity

Inadequate or multiple tools make it harder for teams to quickly identify issues before they hit production and accelerate engineering velocity.

By Kajan Moorthy • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success
Workplace

IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success

Study reveals that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and not promoted at the same rate as men. Diversity and equity still a challenge.

By Yvonne Szeto • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Supporting Women in the Workplace, Beyond International Women's Day
Workplace

IWD 2023: Supporting Women in the Workplace, Beyond International Women's Day

The past decade alone has seen big changes to female representation in the workplace, but there's still a long way to go.

By Jo-Anne Ruhl • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Couchbase appoints Fidelma Butler as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Couchbase appoints Fidelma Butler as Chief People Officer

Cloud database platform company, Couchbase, appoints Fidelma Butler as Chief People Officer to lead SaaS team scaling and building company culture.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Two new execs join MRI Software to drive sales & partnerships
Partner Programmes

Two new execs join MRI Software to drive sales & partnerships

PropTech leader, MRI Software, appoints Tim Pickard and Steve Grubmier to strategic senior sales and partnerships roles, rising to growing demand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Dec 2022
Workplace design a crucial factor for better employee experience - report
Unified Communications

Workplace design a crucial factor for better employee experience - report

Workplace design is crucial for employee wellbeing and productivity, with a study showing the importance of flexible work options and improved office spaces.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
How technology can level the playing field in the hybrid era
Unified Communications

How technology can level the playing field in the hybrid era

Hybrid work model raises challenges for Australian businesses as leaders fail to address potential disparities between remote and in-office experiences.

By Sean Byrne • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Company values increasingly important in post-pandemic world
EduTech

Company values increasingly important in post-pandemic world

New research released today reveals that company values are the new currency when it comes to employee retention in a post-covid economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
8x8 and Genesys collaborate on customer service solution
Customer Relationship Management

8x8 and Genesys collaborate on customer service solution

With the new integration, organisations can align agents and the appropriate subject matter experts to collaborate for better customer outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped
EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer to lead all aspects of HR and continue exponential growth through talent engagement.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager
EduTech

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Senior Marketing Manager for North America, leveraging her 17 years of B2B expertise and dedication to gender diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Logitech focuses on work meetings with AI powered RightSight 2
Unified Communications

Logitech focuses on work meetings with AI powered RightSight 2

The Logitech RightSight 2 uses audio and video AI to detect people's placement in the room and the location of their voices.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments

IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

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