Job market stories
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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
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collaboration
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work-life balance
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job market
As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.
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The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
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edutech
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uc
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devops
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apm
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.
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Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hcm
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hospitality
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transparency
New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.
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Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Wed, 1st May 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.
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New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.
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Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
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software development
The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.
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Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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martech
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seo
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search engines
Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.
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Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace culture
Adapting to change and catering to workforce needs in the new year is key to attracting and retaining talent amid a rapidly transforming labour market and a growing emphasis on Generative AI.
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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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hacktivists
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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business travel
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travel
Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.
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Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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software development
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martech
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development
Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.
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AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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blockchain
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ai
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integration
AI is redefining professional roles, demanding a shift toward AI proficiency in recruiting, offering companies access to a global talent pool.
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AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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ai
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hcm
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payroll systems
AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
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Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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asia pacific
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singapore
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salaries
Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.
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Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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ai
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employment
Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.
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Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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it training
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construction
Compuware Technology Inc. expands production capabilities with a new high-tech facility in Malaysia, set to create over 4,000 jobs.
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Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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it training
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ai
New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.
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Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.
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Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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hcm
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workforce management
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careers
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.