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Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
Yesterday
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martech
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hcm
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personalisation
Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.
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Inploi integrates with Cornerstone for enhanced hiring tech
4 days ago
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saas
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hcm
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recruitment
UK talent acquisition firm inploi has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand, integrating their platforms to enhance global recruitment and employee development.
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Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly
Last month
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productivity
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skills gap
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workplace culture
A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.
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Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
Last month
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human rights
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mental health
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workplace culture
Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.
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Josh Bersin launches Galileo Professional for HR sector
Last month
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hcm
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genai
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data privacy
The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled Galileo Professional, a budget-friendly AI assistant designed specifically for HR professionals and small teams.
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AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance
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it training
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ai
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hp
HP's Work Relationship Index finds only 27% of Australian workers have a healthy work relationship. AI usage has more than doubled, yet training gaps and job security fears persist.
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AI policies poorly understood by employees, raising UK risks
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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it training
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Research reveals a critical 51% gap between cyber risk owners and employees' AI policy awareness, endangering UK businesses' cyber resilience.
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The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.
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Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.
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Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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genai
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skillsoft
A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
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Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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amazon
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productivity
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.
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Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees’ DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.
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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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support
Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
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Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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court of appeal
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e tū
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gig economy
UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.
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Five things we all hate about IT at work
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ai
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productivity
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onboarding
Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.
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Karnataka Bank improves communication with TrueConf platform
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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cloud services
Karnataka Bank has launched the TrueConf platform across 900 branches, boosting productivity and ensuring secure digital communication for 15,000 employees.
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Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Oracle unveils new user experience features in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including Activity Centres tailored for specific roles, aiming to boost productivity and organisational growth.
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IPI earns top three-star rating from Best Companies
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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ipi
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employees
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performance management
IPI has received a prestigious three-star rating from Best Companies, reflecting its outstanding employee engagement and commitment to a positive workplace culture.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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study
An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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mfa
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.