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Australian employers use market data to price new roles

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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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.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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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.
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Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
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Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
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Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
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Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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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.
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Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
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Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
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Flexible work fuels rise of side hustles amid soaring costs

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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.
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Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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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.
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ACTivate Capital launches AUD $50m fund to boost Canberra startups

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
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Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
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Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
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Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.