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IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

By Leah Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Partner Programmes

Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025

A report shows 83% of Australian firms plan to hire over 60% of their workforce remotely by 2025, highlighting a shift towards flexible work strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Flexible work

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Storage

Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit

At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

EduTech

Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks

Nabil Bukhari steers Extreme Networks towards innovation and transformation, emphasising AI and infinite connectivity, and redefining tech leadership.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.

By Bariya Osama • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Agricultural Technology

IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector

Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.

By Merylee Crockett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty

FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

How to drive a healthy relationship with your work in 2024

In 2024, HP's Work Relationship Index illustrates a global work relationship at breaking point, highlighting the need for flexible workspaces, correct technology, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work

As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

By Nadira Yusoff • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Human Capital Management

Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024