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Upskilling stories - Page 6

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Recognition & good management key to employee engagement
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.
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Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.
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How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.
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Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.
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Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
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Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.
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Study reveals CMOs lack understanding of generative AI potential
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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A global study by SAS and Coleman Parkes reveals 90% of CMOs lack an understanding of GenAI’s potential, even as 90% plan to invest in it by 2025.
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Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia’s Budget 2025
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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As Malaysia awaits Budget 2025, tech leaders, including entrepreneur Georg Chmiel, call for AI, blockchain, and digital investments to propel the nation's global tech standing.
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Infosys & NVIDIA expand AI tech to revolutionise telecom
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Infosys is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to develop generative AI-powered solutions for telecoms, leveraging Infosys Topaz and NVIDIA NIMs technologies.
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FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.
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Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.
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Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.
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HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.