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Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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International Women in Engineering Day highlights how greater female participation boosts innovation and drives inclusive, impactful engineering solutions worldwide.
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Working from home not to blame for Australia’s productivity slump

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Australia’s productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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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.
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AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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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.
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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.
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AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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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.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles boosts GDP

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles could add AUD $6.5 billion annually to Australia's economy, says Humans of Purpose blueprint.
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Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
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Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.
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IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.
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The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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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.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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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.
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Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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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.
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Baseline flexibility won’t futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.
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Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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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.
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Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.
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Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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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.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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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.