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Upskilling stories - Page 2

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Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
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Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
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AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
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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.
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Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
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data privacy
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government
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digital marketing
A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia’s Privacy Act.
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UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
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cybersecurity
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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.
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Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind
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risk & compliance
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A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.
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SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
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it industry
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outsourcing
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solarwinds
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
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Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
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iot
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xero
Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.
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NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.
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Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.
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Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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mental health
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gen z
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
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World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
The latest World Quality Report reveals 68% of organisations are now utilising Generative AI in Quality Engineering, signalling a significant industry shift.
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UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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agi
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edtech
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censuswide
Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.
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Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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acs
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digital economy
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ai adoption
Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.
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Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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genai
Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.
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Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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low-code
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software development
A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.
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UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data science
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.
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Kentico to host Partner Connections 2024, sharing latest innovations
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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ecm
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cx
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martech
Kentico will host its Partner Connections 2024 events in Prague on October 8-9 and Miami on November 12-13, showcasing new features of Xperience.
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Morale gap in manufacturing: epicor report reveals insights
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Epicor report unveils a significant morale gap in manufacturing, with 57% of managers versus 45% of workers rating their morale as high, impacting industry dynamics.
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Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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healthtech
Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.
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Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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strategy
Financial controllers face major role changes, prioritising value creation over cost-cutting, as EY's report reveals a broad transformation driven by tech and evolving business needs.