Employment stories - Page 3
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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it spending
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cyber threats
The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it departments
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employment
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dynatrace
Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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workforce management
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deputy
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employment
Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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salaries
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Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
IWD 2024: Businesses urged to retain women in leadership roles
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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parental leave
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employment
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visibility
Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.
Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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shopping
Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.
IWD 2024: Pay & promotion perceptions differ across workplaces
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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employment
New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.
Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.
Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smb
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godaddy
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revenue management
GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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millennials
Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.
Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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flexible work
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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employment
Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
Rise in job satisfaction signals 'The Big Stay' among tech youth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
Surge in job satisfaction among young Australian tech professionals signals a shift from 'Great Resignation' to 'The Big Stay'.
Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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robert half technology
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millennials
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gen z
UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.
UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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recruitment
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investment
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skills gap
Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.
Bank of England Governor refutes AI job loss fears
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
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employment
Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, defies cynicism surrounding AI, predicting AI's potential for job creation and efficiency over elimination in the UK economy.
VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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online safety
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mps
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employment
Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.
Australian professionals seeking new careers in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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linkedin
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it departments
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employment
Increased job mobility is on the horizon as 76% of Australian professionals consider a career switch in 2024, led by IT and telecom professionals.