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The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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My First Job is empowering young Australians, especially those in the autistic community, to succeed in the evolving job market through technology and tailored support.
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Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.
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Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
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Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
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CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.
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Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
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Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
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Study shows 10% of jobs may be replaced by AI in 5 years

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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A global survey reveals over half of businesses predict AI will replace 10% of job roles in the next five years, signalling significant workforce shifts.
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Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage

Sat, 14th Dec 2024
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A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.
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Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.
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SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.
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New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
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Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

Fri, 24th May 2024
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The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
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Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.
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IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals

Fri, 10th May 2024
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Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.
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Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
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Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.