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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
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
IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips
Artificial Intelligence

IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips

New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Global Stories

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
Gartner predicts AI will reshape business workforce by 2028
Generative AI

Gartner predicts AI will reshape business workforce by 2028

Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
Recruitment

Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications

Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
EduTech

University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny

As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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
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
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
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
Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Jobs

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia
Unified Communications

UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia

UiPath and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have announced a partnership to train 100,000 Indonesians in enterprise automation skills by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024