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AI hiring tools judged fairer than humans, boosting diversity
Human Capital Management

AI hiring tools judged fairer than humans, boosting diversity

Warden AI research finds AI hiring tools significantly fairer than humans, boosting diversity with up to 45% fairer treatment for minority candidates.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI
Artificial Intelligence

How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI

AI is revolutionising recruitment by boosting efficiency, fairness and candidate experience, benefiting both employers and jobseekers alike.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
Data Analytics

Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Recruiters urged to integrate AI as job applications surge 42%
Human Capital Management

Recruiters urged to integrate AI as job applications surge 42%

Job applications have surged 42%, prompting recruiters to explore AI tools to boost efficiency while preserving hiring quality amid growing demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Unified Communications

Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
Human Capital Management

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Human Capital Management

AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem

SAP appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific to drive growth and collaboration amid rising cloud adoption and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools

New LinkedIn AI tools aim to help 60% of Australians missing jobs due to unclear titles and search challenges in a changing workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian C-suites embrace AI skills amid leadership gap
Digital Transformation

Australian C-suites embrace AI skills amid leadership gap

Australian C-suite executives are rapidly boosting AI skills, with 4.7 times more leaders now listing AI literacy on LinkedIn than two years ago.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it
Human Capital Management

Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it

Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI
Human Capital Management

FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI

Celonis becomes exclusive Process Intelligence partner of FC Bayern Munich, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across key club departments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
Human Capital Management

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
AI transforms hiring but human judgement remains vital
Data Protection

AI transforms hiring but human judgement remains vital

AI is transforming recruitment, boosting efficiency in CV screening but raising concerns about bias and the irreplaceable role of human judgement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Recruitment

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025