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Australian Stories

Job Market stories

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning

Western Sydney University undergraduate students gain real-world experience working on research and design projects, thanks to a partnership with Western Sydney International Airport and DXC Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Job Market stories

Artificial Intelligence

The double-edged sword of AI in the post-Covid remote work era

As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work

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.

By Feon Ang • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024

Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023

The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Blockchain

AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles

AI is redefining professional roles, demanding a shift toward AI proficiency in recruiting, offering companies access to a global talent pool.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Human Capital Management

AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work

AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

EduTech

Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study

Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Generative AI

SAS outlines predictions for AI's role across sectors

SAS details twelve predictions for AI's impact across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

Digital Literacy

New Zealand's academyEX wins global award for innovative Edtech platform

New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Marketing Technologies

Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study

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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

Setting the AI agenda in 2024: what does the C-suite think?

AI's impact on nearly 40% of jobs requires swift actions to ensure compliance in 2024, but a gap in technical knowledge poses challenges.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Job Market

Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024