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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

Global Stories

Talent retention stories

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
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

Stories from Other Regions

Talent retention stories

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
Lessons from across the ditch in building better
Data Analytics

Lessons from across the ditch in building better

New Zealand builders and designers are being urged to speed up digital skills and sustainability plans as cost and talent pressures persist.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 6th 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
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