Employment stories
Employment Hero tackles payroll challenges with AI innovation
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Employment Hero aims to reduce payroll processing times for Australian SMEs by up to 80% through the integration of advanced AI and automation technologies.
Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
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Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
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Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
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Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
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Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
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DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.
Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
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Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
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The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations
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Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work
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Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
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Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
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Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
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Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
IWD 2024: Businesses urged to retain women in leadership roles
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Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.
Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping
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Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.
IWD 2024: Pay & promotion perceptions differ across workplaces
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New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.
Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.
Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.
Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
Rise in job satisfaction signals 'The Big Stay' among tech youth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Surge in job satisfaction among young Australian tech professionals signals a shift from 'Great Resignation' to 'The Big Stay'.
Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.
UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.