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Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Artificial Intelligence

Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills

Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards
Marketing Technologies

Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards

Megantic triumphed at the Global Agency Awards, winning Best Agency Culture, Best eCommerce Agency, and Best SEO Agency, underscoring its dedication to excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Singapore workers face trust issues but lead in AI training
Human Capital Management

Singapore workers face trust issues but lead in AI training

Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals workplace chaos and low employee trust in leadership in Singapore, amid growing adaptation to AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances
Human Capital Management

Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances

Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals insights on enhancing employee experiences in Singapore, addressing challenges and highlighting the importance of workplace culture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Chaos, trust issues and AI gaps impact employee wellbeing in AU
Human Capital Management

Chaos, trust issues and AI gaps impact employee wellbeing in AU

A new Qualtrics report reveals that workplace chaos and trust issues are diminishing employee wellbeing in Australia, with only 39% of young workers planning to stay long-term.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust
Human Capital Management

New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust

Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent
Flexible work

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows
Human Capital Management

Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Laing O'Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS
Artificial Intelligence

Laing O'Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS

Laing O'Rourke Australia revamps its training strategy for 2,500 employees with SAP's support, launching LOR Learn to boost inclusive, personalised learning.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Australian tech firms losing talent despite flexible work options
Productivity

Australian tech firms losing talent despite flexible work options

Remote's 2024 Global Workforce Report reveals that despite leading in flexible work options, Australian tech firms are losing talent to even more flexible rivals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law
Data Privacy

Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law

Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return
Cybersecurity

Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Lumify wins Employer of Choice award for second year
Clean technologies

Lumify wins Employer of Choice award for second year

Lumify has been named Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards 2024 for a second year.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Rippling & Pay Australia partner to solve payroll talent gap
Human Capital Management

Rippling & Pay Australia partner to solve payroll talent gap

Rippling and Pay Australia partner to tackle payroll talent shortage, aiming to enhance accuracy and compliance in payroll management for Australian businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Surge in AI adoption amongst sales challenges in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Surge in AI adoption amongst sales challenges in Singapore

Salesforce's latest report reveals rising challenges for sales teams, with 66% of professionals in Singapore finding it harder to meet customer expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Fintech

Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024