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AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Human Capital Management

AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem

SAP appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific to drive growth and collaboration amid rising cloud adoption and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Digital Transformation

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Document Management

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution
Recruitment

New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution

Tech entrepreneur Kayla Parry has launched Job Matched, a recruitment platform aiming to modernise hiring by prioritising a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work
Artificial Intelligence

Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work

The 2024 Impact Report from auticon shows that 87% of clients noted a cultural shift after hiring neurodivergent talent, emphasising inclusion's benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs globally focus on tariffs & agentic AI in 2025

IoT Analytics' Q1 2025 report highlights a 190% spike in CEO discussions on tariffs, alongside rising concerns over economic uncertainty and agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment

Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham
Manufacturing

Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham

Davenham Switchgear has chosen Nottingham for its new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, creating over 100 jobs to meet growing tech demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
Human Capital Management

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
AI transforms hiring but human judgement remains vital
Data Protection

AI transforms hiring but human judgement remains vital

AI is transforming recruitment, boosting efficiency in CV screening but raising concerns about bias and the irreplaceable role of human judgement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Recruitment

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds

New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring
Recruitment

DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring

DFS partners with inploi to enhance its recruitment platform with accessibility features, supporting inclusive hiring across all its UK retail brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR
Customer Experience

Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR

Prvidr has been honoured as a Best Place to Work by the Australian Financial Review for 2025, recognised for its commitment to employee welfare and culture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management
Recruitment

Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management

Talent has been honoured as one of Australia's top private companies in Deloitte's 2024 Best Managed Companies awards, standing out as the sole recruitment firm on the list.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne

Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025