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AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Australian Computer Society

Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024

Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Global Stories

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Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind
Risk & Compliance

Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind

A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
IT Industry

SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
Internet of Things

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision

Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC
Data Analytics

NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC

NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices
DevOps

World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices

The latest World Quality Report reveals 68% of organisations are now utilising Generative AI in Quality Engineering, signalling a significant industry shift.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Recognition & good management key to employee engagement
Generative AI

Recognition & good management key to employee engagement

Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses

Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead

Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
Artificial General Intelligence

UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals

Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Digital Transformation

Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report

A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Data Science

UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses

The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024