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Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.
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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers

Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.
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Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.
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We all know the value of cloud training, what happens when we don't?

Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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Cloud computing is evolving, but many organizations struggle to successfully migrate due to lack of skills. Training is crucial.
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3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022

Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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While macro-economic shifts may be dampening business confidence, worker confidence in the labour market remains strong.
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New tech has a positive impact on job creation in 2020, survey reveals

Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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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.
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Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.
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Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
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IT employers having to up salaries and bonuses to attract talent

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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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.
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Australians choose better work / life balance over better pay

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Nearly 85% of Australian office workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for better work-life balance, according to a survey by Robert Half.
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Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.
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Australian CIOs well aware of internal security risks and plan to do more

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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The battle of the breach continues to play out and at least 87% of Australian CIOs have experienced a breach in their own company.
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Report: Education providers need to step up & help fix IT skills shortage

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Australian CIOs call for education system to address widening IT skills gap, with only 3% saying it meets market demands.
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Good news for IT workers - if they are looking for temp work

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Australian CIOs are planning to increase temporary IT headcount by 21% over the next year, according to a report by recruiter Robert Half.
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The three IT areas that will future-proof your career

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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Here are the top 3 roles in IT that are predicted to create the most jobs in the coming years - did your position make the cut?.
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Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market

Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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The demand and supply imbalance that has affected the IT hiring market for years will likely continue into 2016.
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Wearables popularity creating jobs, according to new research

Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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The report suggest the wearable tech space is an emerging job market, with 81% of CIOs believing wearables will happen the workplace.