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Employees favour AI collaboration but resist AI in management roles
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Employees favour AI collaboration but resist AI in management roles

New research shows 75% of employees welcome AI as work partners but only 30% are comfortable with AI acting as their manager.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors
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IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market
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Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
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Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides
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Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides

Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Global Stories

37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion
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UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion

UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Scribenote launches free AI scribe to fight vet burnout
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Scribenote launches free AI scribe to fight vet burnout

Scribenote launches a free AI scribe service to ease vet burnout by automating medical records, helping clinics save time on admin and focus on care.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce
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Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
DBS unveils iCoach AI platform to make coaching accessible to all staff
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DBS unveils iCoach AI platform to make coaching accessible to all staff

DBS launches iCoach, an AI-driven coaching platform, to provide tailored career guidance and support to all employees anytime, boosting access and development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns
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UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns

Over half of UK small business leaders find today's economy tougher than the Covid peak, with many fearing closure from one more cost hike.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Voyage marks decade of growth with focus on AI & culture
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Voyage marks decade of growth with focus on AI & culture

Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Engineering a future that works for everyone
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Engineering a future that works for everyone

An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.

By Aurore Knight • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025