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Working from home not to blame for Australia’s productivity slump
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Australia’s productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
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Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
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Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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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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Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.
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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
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Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.
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Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
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Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Nest has extended its contract with Nexer Digital for up to GBP £1.3 million to enhance its user-centred pension services for 11 million members.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.
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Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.
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Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.
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JobCannon celebrates six-month milestone in recruitment sector
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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JobCannon, a Ukrainian-British startup, celebrates six months of groundbreaking progress, launching JobCannon 2.0 and partnering with CleverStaff and Adsme to revolutionise recruitment.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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Let’s dive in! Amperity’s CTO on Gen AI as catalyst for digital transformation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Amperity's CTO, Derek Slager, advocates for Gen AI as a game changer for digital transformation and urges companies to fully embrace this technology or risk lagging behind.
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SEEK launches Better Matches campaign with AI job matching
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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In response to rising global talent shortages, SEEK launches 'Better Matches', an inventive campaign for their amalgamated Jobstreet and Jobsdb platforms.