Upskilling stories

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.

Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.

Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.

Skillsoft partners with Salesforce to launch AI-powered training within its platform, aiming to close skill gaps in customer support teams and enhance service quality.

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.

Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.

Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.

Australian CFOs face economic pressures and regulatory changes, turning to agentic automation—combining AI and human insight—to boost finance efficiency.

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.

Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.

Humans of Purpose aims to reskill domestic violence survivors with digital training, boosting independence and addressing Australia's tech skills gap.