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Employment stories - Page 4

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How AI Can Increase Employment and Create a Brighter Future
Thu, 18th May 2023
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big data
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data analytics
In recent months, there has been much debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and the economy.
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Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 12th May 2023
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dei
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equality
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mental health
Women hardest hit as 66% report that cost of living has had a negative impact on their mental health compared to 49% of men.
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Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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cybersecurity
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ai security
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employment
Australians continue to be at risk as a consequence of security operations teams not having the tools required to carry out efficient cybersecurity protection.
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What women in tech (actually) want from employers
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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women in technology
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remote working
More paid time off, working from home and financial benefits have been rated as the key priorities for women working in the tech industry.
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Michiel Boere Joins Remote as CFO
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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onboarding
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employment
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cfo
Remote, an internet tech company, hires Michiel Boere as its new CFO to manage global financial strategy and operations.
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Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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recruitment
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mental health
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culture
Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.
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The great tech unrest: 3 in 4 UK tech workers dissatisfied
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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wfh
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employment
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remote working
Over three quarters of UK tech talent are unhappy in their current jobs and actively seeking new roles, according to a new report.
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Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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skills gap
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employment
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recruitment
With top tech talent open for opportunities, securing the best candidate for the job will rely more heavily on personal connections and industry expertise.
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Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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linkedin
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recruitment
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skills gap
More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.
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Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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skills gap
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employment
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budget
A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.
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Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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payroll systems
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hcm
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job seekers
As someone tasked with using language to capture and express AbilityMap's qualities, I have been trying to put AbilityMap's difference into words for some time.
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Australian workers expect more from their WFH set up
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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remote working
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Australian office workers expect more from their working from home set up and it could be costing companies up to a quarter of a million dollars.
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IWD 2023: Embracing equity in employment services is vital
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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dei
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leadership
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cios
Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.
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IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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careers
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cios
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women in technology
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.
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Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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employment
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gig economy
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workforce management
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.
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Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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it training
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skillsoft
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cios
Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
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Most workers who feel at home at work don’t intend to leave
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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workforce management
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workday
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support
Workday has published the results of a new survey, finding that 79% of workers who feel a sense of belonging in the workplace do not intend to leave their jobs.
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G-P sees $300 million in ARR as part of very successful year
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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payroll systems
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growth
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employment
Globalization Partners (G-P) has reached $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as the company sheds light on its significant success in 2022.
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Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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recruitment
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cios
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jobs
There has been a significant dip in new jobs across Australia and New Zealand, indicating the start of an economic slowdown.
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New metaverse platform to revolutionise workplace training
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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it training
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vr
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metaverse
Australian VR studio Start Beyond has launched its mixed reality platform Oncio, which is set to transform training programs across multiple industries.
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Financial firms to build on productivity gains following pandemic
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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productivity
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employment
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covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve, but gains are set to erode.
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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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cios
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robert half technology
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recruitment
Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.
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Bridging the generation gap: Gen Z in the workforce
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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wfh
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gen z
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ethics
Generation Z, the new breed of digital nomads, is shaking up the world of work and forcing employers to align with their values and provide flexibility.
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Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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ml
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ai
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development
Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.