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AI takeover risk: Singapore tops cities facing skills gap
Digital Transformation

AI takeover risk: Singapore tops cities facing skills gap

As the global skills shortage grows, Nsoft identifies Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam as cities at high risk of an AI takeover in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Job market stories

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Generative AI

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
The future of jobs is much closer than you think
Data Science

The future of jobs is much closer than you think

As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.

By Olivia Dyet • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Productivity

Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover

New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Unified Communications

Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028

Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Job market

83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors

A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Recruitment

'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.

By David Holland • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals
Partner Programmes

AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals

A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025
Skills shortage

Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025

Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
Artificial Intelligence

AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate

A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Aussie tech workers demand pay rise for office return
Millennials

Aussie tech workers demand pay rise for office return

A new survey reveals over half of Australian tech workers would only return to the office for a salary premium, highlighting remote work's critical value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
EduTech

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges

Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024