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Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
EduTech

Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent

New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Software Development

Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development

Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.

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

Global Stories

Talent retention stories

Mike Meyer joins iMasons advisory council for growth
Hyperscale

Mike Meyer joins iMasons advisory council for growth

Infrastructure Masons has appointed Mike Meyer, Managing Director of Portman Partners, to its Advisory Council, enhancing global industry expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI
Marketing Technologies

ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI

ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024
Robotic Process Automation

Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024

A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Supply Chain

Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments
Data Analytics

Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments

Gartner's latest Hype Cycle reveals six pivotal technologies set to revolutionise digital government services, including AI code assistants, GenAI, and predictive analytics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
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
Deputy launches Shift Pulse+ to boost worker engagement & insight
Human Capital Management

Deputy launches Shift Pulse+ to boost worker engagement & insight

Deputy boosts HR suite with Shift Pulse+ upgrade, enhancing employee engagement and sentiment insights to tackle staffing and retention challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
DevOps

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
DevOps

What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Talent retention stories

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Data Analytics

Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation

The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.

By Chris Livesey • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Workforce readiness gap found in UK businesses, study shows
Artificial Intelligence

Workforce readiness gap found in UK businesses, study shows

A new study reveals a workforce readiness gap in UK businesses, with 63% of executives citing unpreparedness and 45% of employees feeling unsupported.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
FWA

Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report

One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024