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The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
Data Protection

The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace

By 2026, modern workspaces will hinge on invisible infrastructure, governed AI and human-centric orchestration to stay competitive.

By Peter McLeavery • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
IT jobs most applied for in UK as salaries outpace rest
Manufacturing

IT jobs most applied for in UK as salaries outpace rest

IT roles top UK job applications as Software Engineer leads with average pay of GBP £61,268, outpacing salaries in other major sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Doorly raises GBP £600,000 to expand UK home services
Digital Transformation

Doorly raises GBP £600,000 to expand UK home services

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits
Human Capital Management

Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits

Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change
Unified Communications

'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Australian employers brace for renewed pay negotiations
Human Capital Management

Australian employers brace for renewed pay negotiations

Australian employers grow bolder on 2026 pay talks, ready to lift offers modestly and use perks as tight budgets meet scarce skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows
Human Capital Management

New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows

New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.

By Brad Pulford • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Unified Communications

Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Customer Relationship Management

Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors

Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026
Data Analytics

Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026

Australian CFOs in 2026 juggle data deluge, a pivot from cost cutting to growth, and a worsening talent gap reshaping finance leadership.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Crypto

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums
Generative AI

Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums

Four Australian tech leaders are showing motherhood can supercharge careers, challenging the industry's persistent gender gap.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Unified Communications

Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025

Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Gen Alpha expects hybrid work, AI tools & shorter commutes
EduTech

Gen Alpha expects hybrid work, AI tools & shorter commutes

Gen Alpha teens expect hybrid jobs, short commutes and AI assistants as standard by 2040, reshaping offices, transport and work culture.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI, risk & security reshape Australian jobs for 2026
Human Capital Management

AI, risk & security reshape Australian jobs for 2026

AI, risk and job security are set to redefine Australian careers in 2026 as workers shun moves, chase pay rises and cling to hybrid work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026
Generative AI

More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026

By 2026, work will be more flexible and AI-driven, as tougher compliance, on-demand jobs and faster hiring reshape life for Kiwi workers.

By Neil Webster • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026