Job market stories

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.

As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.

New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.

Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.

A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.

Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.

A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.

A new survey reveals over half of Australian tech workers would only return to the office for a salary premium, highlighting remote work's critical value.

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

As the global skills shortage grows, Nsoft identifies Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam as cities at high risk of an AI takeover in 2024.

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.

A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.

New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.