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Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development
EduTech

Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development

HR is evolving with AI-powered tools to deliver personalised learning and development, making upskilling key for talent retention and business growth.

By Aaron Rau • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Holding Redlich launches Cicero AI platform pilot with Automatise
Data Protection

Holding Redlich launches Cicero AI platform pilot with Automatise

Holding Redlich has begun a two-month pilot of Automatise's Cicero AI platform to enhance efficiency and data security across key legal practice groups nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia
Partner Programmes

Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia

Rippling has partnered with Loop Business Consulting to enhance HR processes for Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises, tackling payroll errors and compliance risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Talent retention stories

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Artificial Intelligence

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
CoachHub launches global AI coaching tool AIMY for tailored professional growth
Unified Communications

CoachHub launches global AI coaching tool AIMY for tailored professional growth

CoachHub has launched AIMY, a global AI coaching tool providing tailored, continuous professional development for employees at all levels worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps
DevOps

GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps

GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership
Startup ecosystem

ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership

ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer

Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Digital Transformation

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway
Management

Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway

The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

By Patricia Droguett • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Talent retention stories

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs

Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits
Human Capital Management

Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits

London-based private markets platform Titanbay has been named the UK's Most Generous Company for its inclusive employee benefits and share scheme.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
DevOps

UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year

UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech
Health Technologies

IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech

On International Women's Day 2025, leaders in tech urge for meaningful actions to empower women and tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025