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Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Human Capital Management

Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
UK employees increasingly favour AI in the workplace
Human Capital Management

UK employees increasingly favour AI in the workplace

A Freshworks survey reveals that nearly half of UK employees would consider job changes for better AI integration, highlighting its workplace importance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025
Human Capital Management

Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025

A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Data Analytics

HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032

The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Human Capital Management

Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture

HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
Human Capital Management

Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences

Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector
Fintech

Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Deel acquires Assemble to bolster compensation strategy
Human Capital Management

Deel acquires Assemble to bolster compensation strategy

Deel has acquired Assemble to enhance its global workforce management, aiming to simplify compensation management and boost pay transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Workday partners with JLL to enhance global HR systems
Digital Transformation

Workday partners with JLL to enhance global HR systems

Workday has teamed up with JLL to enhance global HR operations, leveraging AI to streamline functions across its workforce of 100,000 employees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Varonis expands data security to cover ServiceNow
Software-as-a-Service

Varonis expands data security to cover ServiceNow

Varonis Systems has expanded its data security offerings to include ServiceNow, enhancing protection against cyber threats for critical business data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 13th 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

Stories from Other Regions

Australian HR professionals optimistic about AI benefits
Human Capital Management

Australian HR professionals optimistic about AI benefits

Research from the Australian HR Institute reveals that 86% of HR professionals expect AI to boost productivity, despite concerns over data security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Adobe Express becomes default editor in Box platform
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Express becomes default editor in Box platform

Box and Adobe have partnered to integrate Adobe Express as the default image editor within Box, enhancing digital media management for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
Human Capital Management

Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies

A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024