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Aruba partners Datacom to develop future tech specialists
HP

Aruba partners Datacom to develop future tech specialists

The partnership introduces a graduate internship program to tackle the technology industry's skills shortage and help build a talent pipeline in Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023
Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Recruitment

Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers

Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023

The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023
How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Hybrid & Remote Work

How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world

As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.

By Chris McNamara • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Kiandra builds new a field app for Get Skilled Access
Platform-as-a-Service

Kiandra builds new a field app for Get Skilled Access

The company is to the Field – an online job platform designed to connect people with disabilities to employers in a way that hasn't been done before.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

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IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry

The technology industry in ANZ is making progress in embracing equity and diversity, but more needs to be done.

By Libby Macgregor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity

Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace. Listening to every voice is the fundamental first step in promoting sustainable change.

By Tarsha McCormick • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
LogicMonitor appoints Independent Board Member
Data Analytics

LogicMonitor appoints Independent Board Member

LogicMonitor appoints Lisa Edwards as independent board member to support innovation of observability solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Data centres facing three major challenges in 2023
Storage

Data centres facing three major challenges in 2023

Demand for data storage and processing has become insatiable, making it more challenging than ever to operate and scale these facilities efficiently.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise
Jobs

Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise

There has been a significant dip in new jobs across Australia and New Zealand, indicating the start of an economic slowdown.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Talent shortages leading to greater diversity within sales
Human Capital Management

Talent shortages leading to greater diversity within sales

By 2028, 50% of sales leadership roles will be filled by individuals from historically underrepresented groups, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
EduTech

Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment

Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

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DBaaS offers a chance to delight business app owners and developers alike
Microsoft

DBaaS offers a chance to delight business app owners and developers alike

Database proliferation has led to organisations dedicating lots of expensive DBA time to managing and securing them.

By Rob Tribe • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Get a scholarship in IT with Whitecliffe this February
EduTech

Get a scholarship in IT with Whitecliffe this February

Whitecliffe is providing Information Technology Scholarships across various programmes for its February 2023 intake.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2023
Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Supply Chain

Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why

Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.

By Frazer Scott • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023