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Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
EduTech

Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success

A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Document Management

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution
Recruitment

New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution

Tech entrepreneur Kayla Parry has launched Job Matched, a recruitment platform aiming to modernise hiring by prioritising a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work
Artificial Intelligence

Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work

The 2024 Impact Report from auticon shows that 87% of clients noted a cultural shift after hiring neurodivergent talent, emphasising inclusion's benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025

IoT Analytics' Q1 2025 report highlights a 190% spike in CEO discussions on tariffs, alongside rising concerns over economic uncertainty and agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment

Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham
Manufacturing

Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham

Davenham Switchgear has chosen Nottingham for its new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, creating over 100 jobs to meet growing tech demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring
Recruitment

DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring

DFS partners with inploi to enhance its recruitment platform with accessibility features, supporting inclusive hiring across all its UK retail brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR
Customer Experience

Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR

Prvidr has been honoured as a Best Place to Work by the Australian Financial Review for 2025, recognised for its commitment to employee welfare and culture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management
Recruitment

Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management

Talent has been honoured as one of Australia's top private companies in Deloitte's 2024 Best Managed Companies awards, standing out as the sole recruitment firm on the list.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne

Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Human Capital Management

Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025

Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025
Digital Transformation

UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025

A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility
Recruitment

Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility

New research from ELMO Software reveals Gen Z workers are driving workplace change, prioritising pay rises and job stability over traditional loyalties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians

LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025