Flexible work stories

Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today
Today
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gender equality
International Women in Engineering Day highlights how greater female participation boosts innovation and drives inclusive, impactful engineering solutions worldwide.

Working from home not to blame for Australia’s productivity slump
Today
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Australia’s productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.

AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first
4 days ago
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AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.

Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity
Last week
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martech
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amazon
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adobe
Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.

AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers
This month
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.

Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential
Last month
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edutech
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devops
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digital transformation
Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.

Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles boosts GDP
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles could add AUD $6.5 billion annually to Australia's economy, says Humans of Purpose blueprint.

Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
Last month
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ecommerce
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flexible work
Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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productivity
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flexible work
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talent attraction
A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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flexible work
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work-life balance
As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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productivity
The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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youtube
A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
A report shows 83% of Australian firms plan to hire over 60% of their workforce remotely by 2025, highlighting a shift towards flexible work strategies.

Baseline flexibility won’t futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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flexible work
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workforce management
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talent attraction
Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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recruitment
A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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uc
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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ai
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collaboration
Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.