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From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce
Data Analytics

From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce

Agentic AI is transforming frontline workforces by autonomously managing tasks in retail, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing efficiency and resilience.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Deel launches AI Workforce to streamline global HR & payroll
Human Capital Management

Deel launches AI Workforce to streamline global HR & payroll

Deel launches AI Workforce, offering seven AI agents to automate HR and payroll tasks across 150+ countries, easing understaffing pressures globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
EduTech

AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
How to present HR software to your finance team
Data Protection

How to present HR software to your finance team

HR leaders must prepare solid ROI, cost, and risk data to convince finance teams that HR software is a strategic investment, not just a cost centre.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce
Digital Transformation

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

By Mark Samlal • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Frontline teams are left in the dark - And it's costing businesses
Partner Programmes

Frontline teams are left in the dark - And it's costing businesses

Frontline workers often lack real-time updates, causing costly inefficiencies and missed shifts; firms say better communication boosts productivity by 25%.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline

ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
Human Capital Management

Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Criterion & Trackforce launch unified payroll solution for security
Human Capital Management

Criterion & Trackforce launch unified payroll solution for security

Criterion and Trackforce have teamed up to offer UK and Canadian security firms an integrated workforce management and payroll platform to streamline operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Workforce Technology stories

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust
Generative AI

ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust

ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Partner Programmes

PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate

PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
Customer Experience

Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps
EduTech

Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps

Australian IT teams show strong confidence in operational resilience despite outage challenges, yet lag behind globally in AI readiness, says SolarWinds report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development
EduTech

Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development

HR is evolving with AI-powered tools to deliver personalised learning and development, making upskilling key for talent retention and business growth.

By Aaron Rau • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
RSM selects Dayshape AI to enhance global resource management
Digital Transformation

RSM selects Dayshape AI to enhance global resource management

RSM US adopts Dayshape's AI platform to streamline resource management, integrating real-time data across nearly 100 offices for smarter, global operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025