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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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Solve launches as independent brand in recruitment sector
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.
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New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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The Institute of Coding, BCS, and TheTalentPeople have launched GetMyFirstDigitalJob, a platform to bridge the digital skills gap, backed by fresh research revealing a GBP £63 billion annual cost.
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HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.
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Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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it training
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australian bureau of statistics
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internships
Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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software development
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lancom technology
Priscila Bernardes has been appointed CEO of Lancom Technology, succeeding Waruna Kirimetiyawa, who will now serve as Lancom Group Managing Director and ANZ CEO for Lyra Technology Group.
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Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
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The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
The Instillery teams up with StrikeReady to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand, introducing an AI-powered Security Command Centre to tackle talent shortages and improve defence efficacy.
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APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
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NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.
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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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online tools
The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.
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IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong
Thu, 30th May 2024
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jobs
Hong Kong's IT sector leads investment in employee share plans, pouring HKD $38.5 billion in 2022, to attract and retain top talent.
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AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs
Tue, 14th May 2024
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AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.
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Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Sparta Global, a London tech firm championing social mobility, has been honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise, recognised amongst eight companies for its impactful social mobility programme.
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Avani Prabhakar promoted to Chief People Officer at Atlassian
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Amid global growth, software giant Atlassian elevates Avani Prabhakar to the role of Chief People Officer, strengthening their commitment to diversity, equity, and business transformation.
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Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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cloud services
Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.
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Topia & Jobbatical partner to revolutionise global talent mobility
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digital revolution
Topia and Jobbatical unite to streamline international work relocations, revolutionising global talent mobility with tech-enabled visa and relocation services.
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Sapia Labs presents 'revolutionary' AI research at SIOP conference
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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At the upcoming SIOP conference, Sapia Labs will present four innovative research pieces on how AI and chat interview technology can revolutionise hiring practices.
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IBM research: 42% of companies adopt AI, success hinges on workforce trust
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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New IBM research shows 42% of businesses have deployed AI, with success hinging on workforce trust and acceptance, according to Bartek Roszak, Head of AI at STX Next.