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Australian sole traders embrace AI for daily business
Data Analytics

Australian sole traders embrace AI for daily business

Australian sole traders are using AI to cut admin time and boost output, with daily or weekly use now at 41 per cent, Hnry found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden

Australian employers could cut duplicated HR costs as Employment Hero rolls out a platform to handle payroll and award compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Gig economy stories

Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs
Fleet Management

Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs

Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care

Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform

Clients will keep existing contracts as the group folds Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers EOR operations into Rivermate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
EduTech

The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate

Employers facing widening AI skills gaps may find the new certificate more useful because it verifies practical work, not just course completion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Gig economy stories

UK Connect launches field engineer service for MSPs
Partner Programmes

UK Connect launches field engineer service for MSPs

MSPs facing costly field delays can now tap UK Connect's on-demand engineer network, with no minimum commitments or in-house hires required.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Singapore employers face tech hiring gaps amid AI skills
Data Analytics

Singapore employers face tech hiring gaps amid AI skills

Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Crypto

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
Data Protection

Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China

In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Markable launches free AI tools to widen creator access
Marketing Technologies

Markable launches free AI tools to widen creator access

Greater competition in social commerce is prompting Markable to offer AI shopping tools free, as it targets faster growth from more creators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month