Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 2

Ricoh Australia has unveiled its first Reconciliation Action Plan to boost awareness, employment, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Poor management and lack of development opportunities hinder career progression, with workers feeling undervalued and young employees considering leaving.

On International Day of AI, Udemy launches GenAI features to boost career growth, with 55% of tech pros seeing GenAI as crucial, per a BCG study.

A new study by Cornerstone OnDemand reveals 63% of UK executives consider their workforce unprepared for change, underscoring a critical skills gap.

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) effectively enhances anaesthesiology education for members via D2L Brightspace, leading to 10% user increase from 2022 to 2023.

Explore the top 12 global management consulting clubs providing consultants with pathways for growth through workshops, networking and industry insights.

Employment Hero aims to reduce payroll processing times for Australian SMEs by up to 80% through the integration of advanced AI and automation technologies.

Australian career strategist, Jacob Galea, warns of risks to professional development spurred by the global shift to remote work, including hindered career growth.

TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative, supported by Manchester United and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, aims to inspire and support women in sports technology careers through training grants, mentorship, and exclusive experiences.

EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.

NCFE is revolutionising education as it partners with Learning Vault to boost its delivery of digital credentials, promising a more agile skills system for an evolving economy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

Hungry Jacks partners with Workday to optimise HR operations and support strategic growth via enhanced workforce development.

IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.