Global Stories

The six most in demand tech jobs

COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021

Recruitment

Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study

Over 70% of tech talent would consider working for a startup in 2021, with men more likely than women, says a survey by Talent Works.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

NZTech

Govt must allow border exemptions for tech professionals - NZTech

Tech sector calls for border exemptions for skilled professionals to address critical skills shortage amid COVID-19 crisis, says NZTech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020

IT Automation

42% of Australia's older workers have lost their job or had hours reduced amid pandemic

Over half of older workers in Australia have been financially impacted by the pandemic, according to a recently released survey from Humanforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020

Recruitment

One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability

One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Australian organisations failing to support employees in remote working

Only 53% of Australian workers have been briefed on their company's survival plan during COVID-19, leaving 47% in the dark, according to research by Wrike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020

eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020

Cisco

Cisco crowned one of the best places to work in Australia

Cisco crowned Best Place to Work in Australia for companies with 1000+ employees, according to Great Place to Work Australia study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020

Health Technologies

Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19

Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020

Hyperscale

Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020

Data Analytics

Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce

Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Human Capital Management

Q&A: myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman talks recruitment in 2020 & beyond

Recruiting practices will need to change to support the new expectations for a post-coronavirus workplace, according to myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Verizon

People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times

People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Software Development

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Employment

COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released

Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Fraud

Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Manufacturing

We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment

Over half of survey respondents believe that AI will eliminate more finance jobs than it will create in the next decade, according to research by ISACA.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020