Talent retention stories - Page 4
Australian employers use market data to price new roles
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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cybersecurity
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Australian employers are turning to market data to price new roles, while leaning on profit and internal pay bands for familiar positions.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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soc
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risk & compliance
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security operations
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hcm
Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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supply chain
Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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education, learning & training
A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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erp
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m&a
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ict sector
Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
Flexible work fuels rise of side hustles amid soaring costs
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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flexible work
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Flexible and remote work enable Australians to manage side hustles alongside their jobs, boosting incomes amid soaring living costs without harming main job performance.
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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martech
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hcm
A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.
ACTivate Capital launches AUD $50m fund to boost Canberra startups
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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cohda wireless
ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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edge computing
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supply chain
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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jll
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talent retention
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food and beverage
Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ai
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job seekers
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workforce technology
Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.