Employment stories - Page 2
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Employment Hero tackles payroll challenges with AI innovation
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ai
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Employment Hero aims to reduce payroll processing times for Australian SMEs by up to 80% through the integration of advanced AI and automation technologies.
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Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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edutech
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public cloud
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power / energy
Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.
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Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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gender diversity
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flexible work
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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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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coding
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government
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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productivity
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gen z
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employment
Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.
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Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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edutech
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employment
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digital inclusion
DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.
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Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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employment
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smes
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employment hero
Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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it spending
The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
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Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it departments
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employment
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dynatrace
Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
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Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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deputy
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employment
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workforce management
Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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inflation
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salaries
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Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
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Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
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IWD 2024: Businesses urged to retain women in leadership roles
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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iwd
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parental leave
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employment
Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.
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Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.
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IWD 2024: Pay & promotion perceptions differ across workplaces
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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hcm
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iwd
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payroll systems
New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.
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Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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linkedin
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employment
AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.
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Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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godaddy
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revenue management
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smb
GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
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Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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millennials
Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.
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Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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aras
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flexible work
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.