Job market stories - Page 3

AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.

Aussie tech workers demand pay rise for office return
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new survey reveals over half of Australian tech workers would only return to the office for a salary premium, highlighting remote work's critical value.

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

AI takeover risk: Singapore tops cities facing skills gap
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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As the global skills shortage grows, Nsoft identifies Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam as cities at high risk of an AI takeover in 2024.

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.

AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

Gartner predicts AI will reshape business workforce by 2028
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.

IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.

Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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UiPath and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have announced a partnership to train 100,000 Indonesians in enterprise automation skills by 2027.

University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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higher education
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money management
As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.

Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.