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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers

Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023

The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023

Digital Transformation

Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research

Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Digital Transformation

Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap

The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Salaries

Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid

IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018

Breach Prevention

Australian CIOs well aware of internal security risks and plan to do more

The battle of the breach continues to play out and at least 87% of Australian CIOs have experienced a breach in their own company.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

EduTech

Report: Education providers need to step up & help fix IT skills shortage

Australian CIOs call for education system to address widening IT skills gap, with only 3% saying it meets market demands.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Recruitment

Good news for IT workers - if they are looking for temp work

Australian CIOs are planning to increase temporary IT headcount by 21% over the next year, according to a report by recruiter Robert Half.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Global Stories

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Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism

UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

DevOps

We all know the value of cloud training, what happens when we don't?

Cloud computing is evolving, but many organizations struggle to successfully migrate due to lack of skills. Training is crucial.

By Gary Duffield • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022

Job seekers

3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022

While macro-economic shifts may be dampening business confidence, worker confidence in the labour market remains strong.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

IT Automation

New tech has a positive impact on job creation in 2020, survey reveals

A survey by Robert Half reveals new tech is set to boost job creation in 2020, with nearly 70% of Australian business leaders optimistic about permanent roles.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020

Digital Transformation

IT employers having to up salaries and bonuses to attract talent

IT employers in Australia are stepping up with higher salaries, bonuses, and benefits to attract and retain top talent, amid rising competition and wage growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019