Productivity stories - Page 8

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

Australian manufacturers are boosting their global competitiveness by integrating ERP systems, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and resilience.

AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.

A YouGov survey for Salesforce reveals 81% of Australian business leaders prioritise generative AI, with 50% already having clear strategies and 42% developing them.

Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

Deloitte Australia and Canva have teamed up in a pioneering alliance to enhance branded content creation and boost productivity through generative AI solutions.

ControlUp has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools, highlighting its innovation and market influence.

Middlebank Consulting Group partners with Freterium to offer advanced cloud-based Transportation Management System in Australia and New Zealand, targeting efficiency and cost reductions.

Adobe launches Adobe Workfront Planning with generative AI to streamline marketing campaigns, providing marketers with a unified platform to boost efficiency and personalisation.

Spirent Communications sees a productivity boost after adopting SnapLogic's GenAI platform; the automation tool trim maintenance costs by 90% and enhances sales efficiency by 5%.

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.

nib New Zealand reports a NZD $21.2 million operating profit for FY24 and a 3.1% increase in policyholders, navigating economic and healthcare challenges.

A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.

Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.

Companies failing to conduct operational diagnostics, overly focusing on FTE uplift, and taking reactive instead of proactive automation approaches risk inefficient outcomes, says Avec’s Ryan Stuchbery.

Jamf joins Okta Elevate Partner Program to boost synergy in Apple device management, aiming for seamless security and innovation in cloud identity solutions.

FedEx has rolled out its Dynamic Drive-through Pallet Dimensioning Systems in Adelaide, South Australia, the first deployment outside the US, to boost efficiency and accuracy.