Employment stories - Page 7
Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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workforce management
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employment
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gig economy
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.
Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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it training
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skillsoft
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development
Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
Most workers who feel at home at work don’t intend to leave
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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healthtech
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support
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workforce management
Workday has published the results of a new survey, finding that 79% of workers who feel a sense of belonging in the workplace do not intend to leave their jobs.
G-P sees $300 million in ARR as part of very successful year
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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hcm
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payroll systems
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employment
Globalization Partners (G-P) has reached $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as the company sheds light on its significant success in 2022.
Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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jobs
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recruitment
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skills gap
There has been a significant dip in new jobs across Australia and New Zealand, indicating the start of an economic slowdown.
New metaverse platform to revolutionise workplace training
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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it training
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Australian VR studio Start Beyond has launched its mixed reality platform Oncio, which is set to transform training programs across multiple industries.
Financial firms to build on productivity gains following pandemic
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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productivity
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employment
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covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve, but gains are set to erode.
Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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recruitment
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robert half technology
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skills gap
Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.
Bridging the generation gap: Gen Z in the workforce
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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ethics
Generation Z, the new breed of digital nomads, is shaking up the world of work and forcing employers to align with their values and provide flexibility.
Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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ai
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software development
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ai agents
Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.
Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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robert half technology
The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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devops
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apm
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healthtech
Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.
New study reveals Australia's most in-demand skills amid labour shortages
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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ai
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recruitment
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employment
Despite new technologies transforming the world of work, the top five most in demand skills in Australia are human skills.
One in five young Aussies in tech expecting redundancy
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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recruitment
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it professionals
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employment
New research of Australia's young generation in tech uncovers how the economic downturn is affecting their careers.
Trustwave to use gamification to train cybersecurity professionals
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
The initiative aims to elevate skillsets, build camaraderie among cybersecurity teams, and attract new and diverse talent to the field.
Inconsistency in flexible working leads to talent attrition
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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investment
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unit4
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employment
Inconsistent flexible working strategies are causing talent attrition, warns a new report by Unit4's Business Future Index.
Amperity strengthens its leadership team with two new hires
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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digital marketing
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leadership
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employment
Amperity has welcomed a new Chief Marketing Officer and Chief People Officer, strengthening its leadership team.
Dire impact of burnout in ANZ cyber security industry
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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employment
More than half (57%) of local cybersecurity professionals are either looking for new employers or considering exiting the industry all together.
Kiandra builds new a field app for Get Skilled Access
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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paas
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iaas
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partner programmes
The company is to the Field – an online job platform designed to connect people with disabilities to employers in a way that hasn’t been done before.
Businesses reskilling IT workers as skills gap widens
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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equinix
In Australia, IT technicians anticipated to be the most in demand talent by 2025, followed by data analysis, security architect and AI.