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Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
Artificial Intelligence

Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'
Human Capital Management

AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

By Olivia Dyet • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges
Cybersecurity

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO
Artificial Intelligence

JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO

JobAdder has appointed AI specialist Joel Delmaire as its new Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance recruitment efficiency through innovative technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Workday launches new AI tools to transform talent management
Generative AI

Workday launches new AI tools to transform talent management

Workday introduces new AI tools to streamline recruitment, enhance talent mobility, and improve job architecture, addressing major HR challenges and boosting efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage
Data Protection

Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul
EduTech

University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
Insurance

Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector
Recruitment

Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector

As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Recruitment

Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability

New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Unified Communications

Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap

A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report
Data Privacy

AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report

A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Artificial Intelligence

Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills

Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year
Recruitment

Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year

Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time
Recruitment

Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers
Human Capital Management

Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers

Research reveals 25% of Australian office job seekers declined offers due to poor application processes, highlighting major recruitment inefficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore
Data Analytics

ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore

ST Engineering has initiated a SGD $120 million project to build its fourth data centre in Singapore, enhancing IT capacity to over 30MW by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024