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Thomson Reuters reveals fresh AI insights in new professionals report
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Thomson Reuters' debut Asia and Emerging Markets 'Future of Professionals Report' reveals AI's potential, with 89% of professionals forecasting AI-stimulated creation of novel careers.
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Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
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The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
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Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.
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IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
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On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
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On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
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Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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IWD 2024: Embracing empathetic leadership as key to greater gender diversity
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Amidst ongoing gender disparities, International Women's Day 2024 turns spotlight on empathetic leadership as key to driving gender diversity and fostering inclusivity in the corporate world.
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IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
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Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.
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IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths
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Tech firms recognise women's unique strengths in leadership, including empathetic communication and resilience, promoting a more equitable future.
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IWD 2024: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a ‘Yes, And’ Mindset
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The 'Yes, And' view challenges female tech leaders to embrace their multidimensional identities, celebrating professional success while nurturing personal endeavours.
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IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss’ of product and design
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Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.
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IWD 2024: Psychological safety - Inspiring empowerment and inclusion for women in tech
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In celebration of IWD 2024, ThoughtWorks shares insights on the vital role of psychological safety in empowering women and bolstering inclusion within the technology sector.
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IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
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GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.
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IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
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The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.
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IWD 2024: Empathy makes us great at business but the ability to plan may be what gives women in tech the edge
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Women's natural aptitude for multi-tasking and planning is giving them the edge in tech industries, fostering holistic business approaches.
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IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
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On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.
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IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference
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In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.
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How Agile prospers under TEAL management structures
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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Amidst organisational failures to successfully apply agile, the TEAL management philosophy shows promise in fully realising agile's potential, by prioritising adaptability, empowerment and self-governance in teams.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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At the table: cultivating a people-first workplace culture in an era defined by change
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Nurturing a 'people-first' workplace culture becomes increasingly imperative, balancing technology with human touch, adapting to generational shifts and ensuring professional and personal satisfaction amid change.
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AI & remote work transform contact centre industry
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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Contact centres across ANZ are experiencing a significant shift to remote working and AI integration, enhancing customer service delivery.
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UK's legal tech firm Lawhive creates first AI paralegal, Lawrence
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Legal tech firm Lawhive unveils the UK's first AI paralegal, Lawrence, who passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.