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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

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
Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Inflation

Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half

Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
Human Capital Management

Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows

The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Digital Transformation

Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024

A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024
Generative AI

Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024

As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results
Generative AI

Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results

Gartner has forecast nine key HR trends for the future, including the rise of GenAI, embracing four-day workweeks, and shifting professional paths, to attract talent and enhance results.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
GenAI leads tech opportunities in 2024, says EY report
Digital Transformation

GenAI leads tech opportunities in 2024, says EY report

EY report hails GenAI as top tech opportunity for firms in 2024 amid global economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Edge Computing

Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024

Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Rimini Street officially announces collaboration with MYOB
Customer Relationship Management

Rimini Street officially announces collaboration with MYOB

Rimini Street and MYOB team up to refine the Siebel platform, boost strategic goals and enhance staff retention.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment
Hybrid & Remote Work

Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment

TechDay spoke with Remote's CRO, Chris McNamara, to discuss the company's global impact and innovative workforce strategies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Talent retention stories

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
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

By Isabel Naidoo • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
Edge Computing

UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation

IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
Blockchain

OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK

OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Hampshire Trust Bank sees workflow enhancement with SnapGPT AI integration
Cloud Services

Hampshire Trust Bank sees workflow enhancement with SnapGPT AI integration

Hampshire Trust Bank boosts workflow efficiency and automation processes by successfully integrating SnapGPT AI solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023