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Skills gap / Skills shortage stories - Page 5

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2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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We just welcomed the new year. And like many, the Lumify Team (previously known as DDLS) has carved out time to set goals and review milestones.
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Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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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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Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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In the past, mega vulnerabilities happened once a quarter, but this past year we've been dealing with critical vulnerabilities almost weekly in some cases.
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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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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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M-Files top technology predictions for 2023 and beyond
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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The global economy faces challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and talent shortages. Organisations must adapt to new demands.
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Macquarie Govt partners with Fortem Australia to close skills gap
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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Macquarie Government has partnered with Fortem Australia to provide recruitment and career transition opportunities for first responders in Australia.
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Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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cios
The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.
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New Zealand digital tech skills survey now underway
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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NZTech is calling on tech firms and businesses to provide valuable insight into skills and training needs for the New Zealand Aotearoa digital tech sector.
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Talent shortages leading to greater diversity within sales
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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By 2028, 50% of sales leadership roles will be filled by individuals from historically underrepresented groups, according to Gartner.
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Green Light highlights wins with Pivot training initiative
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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Australian IT services provider, Green Light, has launched an initiative to tackle the skills shortage in Australia and New Zealand.
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72% of Aussie workers want AI in the workplace - SnapLogic
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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SnapLogic has released new research showing 72% of Australian workers want to use AI in the workplace but can’t because of skill and education gaps.
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How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.
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DDLS rebrands to Lumify Group, uniting all its training companies
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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Australasia's largest ICT training provider has rebranded, uniting all its training companies under one umbrella.
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Globalization Partners study highlights a drive to upskill
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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A new study from Globalization Partners has highlighted the commitment of the global workforce to upskilling, reskilling and career growth.
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Cisco announces aim to train 6.7 million people in APAC
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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it training
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
At Cisco Live Melbourne, Cisco announced that it aims to train 6.7 million people in Asia-Pacific in digital and cybersecurity skills over the next 10 years.
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Humanforce finds Australian part-timers are being more selective
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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payroll systems
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Research from Humanforce has found that many Australian workers are now judging their new employers with their own trial period.
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Taking your company’s eCommerce strategy to the next level
Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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Hands up who was forced to pivot to digital a couple of years ago, when a certain virus made business as usual an impossibility?.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L
Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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Tony joins us today to discuss topics such as talent retention, development and training, and the benefit of learning management systems.
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How augmented reality technology can tackle the skills gap
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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Prioritising the use of AR can help training and staff onboarding and offers a long-term business solution to closing skills gaps.
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How legacy tech can mitigate supply chain issues and foster sustainable IT
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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pc hardware
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it infrastructure
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transport
Global supply chains are facing multiple issues, including chip shortages, energy crises, transport disruptions, and labor shortages.
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University of Tasmania joins Fortinet Academic Partner Program
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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firewall
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breach prevention
The University of Tasmania is the 498th education institution globally that has implemented the Fortinet Academic Partner Program, and the 16th in Australia.
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The solution to the cyber security shortage is in our own backyard
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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Australia's IT sector is facing a chronic skills shortage, but a new program is helping veterans transition into cybersecurity careers to fill the gap.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from UKG
Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
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Neil J. Solomon, VP at UKG, talks about the company's HR and workforce management solutions in the latest TechDay interview.
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The key things needed to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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micro-credentials
There is a consensus that while university qualifications are valued, the lack of a degree or a relevant degree should no longer be a barrier.