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Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business
Artificial Intelligence

Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business

Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Global Stories

CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies
Risk & Compliance

CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies

CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Firms risk losing 40% productivity gains as AI training lags
Artificial Intelligence

Firms risk losing 40% productivity gains as AI training lags

Despite 88% of employees using AI, companies risk losing up to 40% of productivity gains due to poor training and weak talent strategies, a global survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
ICT sector

IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Nine in ten firms now measure outcomes of recognition schemes
Human Capital Management

Nine in ten firms now measure outcomes of recognition schemes

Research shows 90% of firms now measure outcomes of employee recognition schemes, boosting engagement and productivity despite budget limits.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tanium wins global workplace awards for culture & innovation
Unified Communications

Tanium wins global workplace awards for culture & innovation

Tanium has been honoured with multiple global awards recognising its outstanding workplace culture and innovation across Asia, Europe, and North America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push
Human Capital Management

IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
The Chief Repeat Officer: Why great leaders say the same thing 100 different ways
Customer Relationship Management

The Chief Repeat Officer: Why great leaders say the same thing 100 different ways

Great leaders master change by repeating clear, authentic messages in diverse ways, guiding teams through digital transformation with honesty and optimism.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025
Unified Communications

Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025

Manhattan Associates has been ranked among Singapore's top five workplaces for 2025, with all employees reporting a positive and inclusive work environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope

Only 14% of Australian knowledge workers report healthy work relationships, but growing AI use offers hope to boost engagement and satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly
Workforce Technology

Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly

Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Zapier names Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to lead culture shift
Human Capital Management

Zapier names Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to lead culture shift

Zapier has named Brandon Sammut as its first Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to champion a culture-first approach to AI adoption and workplace change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression
Digital Transformation

La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression

La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
How hidden risks in 'Watermelon Programmes' waste millions in effort
DevOps

How hidden risks in 'Watermelon Programmes' waste millions in effort

Transformation programmes labelled as 'Watermelon Programmes' mask serious risks, wasting millions due to a culture that hides problems behind positive status reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Blackbird IT earns Great Place to Work certification after survey
Unified Communications

Blackbird IT earns Great Place to Work certification after survey

Blackbird IT has earned Great Place to Work certification, with 88% of employees rating it highly, surpassing Australia's 60% national average.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Nüu Catering launches platform to streamline office meal orders
Food technology

Nüu Catering launches platform to streamline office meal orders

Toronto startup Nüu Catering launches a platform allowing office employees to order individual meals, easing group orders and boosting local restaurants.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025