Talent stories - Page 2
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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e-learning
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edtech
HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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iwd
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women in technology
The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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recruitment
Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI’s full potential
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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iwd
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gartner
Despite making up 50% of the UK population, women only account for 22% of AI and data professionals, limiting AI's full capabilities due to lack of diversity.
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IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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it training
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iwd
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schools
As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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shares
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market
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deloitte
Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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silicon valley
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iwd
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productivity
In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
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IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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learning
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support
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customers
Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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iwd
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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autism
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collaboration
Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.
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Charlotte Roberts named new Chief People Officer at The IN Group
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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hcm
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culture
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payroll systems
Global recruitment company, The IN Group, confirms Charlotte Roberts as their new Chief People Officer to cultivate employee engagement and guide global people strategy.
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UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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it training
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ai
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ethics
British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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partner programmes
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support
NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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apm
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devops
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software development
Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.
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Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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kiwi
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nz
Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.
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SmartRecruiters partners with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise hiring
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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recruitment
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collaboration
SmartRecruiters teams up with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise digital workforce hiring, combining advanced assessment tools and talent measurement, enhancing global recruitment processes.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ai
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online competition
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adtech
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Australian firms unprepared for astronomical change, reveals Accenture report
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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report
Despite over two-thirds of Australian business chiefs acknowledging technology and talent as main drivers of change, 62% of them admit to being unprepared for these changes by 2024, a rate higher than the global average, according to Accenture's annual report.
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James Martin Institute guides NSW in AI development leadership
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ai
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report
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investment
James Martin Institute has issued a guide for New South Wales to lead in AI regulation, fostering inclusive economic growth.