Global Stories

Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks

Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Management

Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway

The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

By Patricia Droguett • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $10 billion, valued at USD $62 billion now

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Supply Chain

Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges

Australian eCommerce is projected to reach AUD $90 billion by 2029, as retailers shift to smaller, frequent orders to meet rising customer expectations.

By Philip Makowski • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Supply Chain

GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Human Capital Management

WalkMe unveils Workflow Accelerators for optimised productivity & growth

Digital Adoption Platform leader, WalkMe, introduces its new Workflow Accelerators tool set, designed to optimise productivity and drive business growth through technology optimisation in various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Customer Experience

Humanforce & Pinpoint HRM join forces for enhanced cloud HCM projects

Pinpoint HRM and Humanforce collaborate to bolster customer experiences for cloud HCM projects, dynamically transforming frontline workforce management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

Humanforce completes acquisition of SaaS company, intelliHR

Humanforce has recently announced the successful acquisition of intelliHR in a deal valued at over AUD $77 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

ASG Technologies

ASG Technologies launches Women Leaders in Technology programme

ASG Technologies expands its Women Leaders in Technology programme to run year-round, with quarterly virtual Coffee Talk sessions and community engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021

EduTech

Hays launches free online training portal for businesses

A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Robotics

Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage

Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

SAP

SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues

SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Robotic Process Automation

Leadership and development provider Thrive deploys Kiwi BPM software

Australasian leadership provider Thrive Alliance uses @Promapp's software to support continuous improvement and growth. #BPM #businessprocessmanagement.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Human Capital Management

Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Digital Transformation

Bridging the digital divide: The future of Australian healthcare

Australia's healthcare system faces unprecedented demands, with a SOTI report emphasising urgent tech upgrades to enhance patient care and efficiency.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Human Capital Management

Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning

Humanforce partners with Story House Early Learning to transform HR operations, cutting staff turnover by 5% and empowering 1,500 employees with streamlined processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Cartech

Thrive Learning promotes Cassie Gasson to Co-CEO role

Thrive Learning names Cassie Gasson as Co-CEO alongside founder Sean Reddington, marking a notable shift in leadership for the flourishing learning tech firm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024