Most Australians would like to work remotely
02 June, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe majority of Australian respondents to a Randstad survey would like to work remotely at least occasionally, and prefer flexible hours to the 9–5 working week.
CIOs feel hindered by tech skills shortage
24 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSome 65% of CIOs feel hindered by the largest tech skills shortage since the global financial crisis and feel that a lack of talent will leave their organisations unable to keep up with the pace of change.
Data61 and AICD to boost boards' digital literacy
27 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe CSIRO's digital innovation arm, Data61, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors will collaborate to improve the digital and cyber literacy of directors and boards nationwide.
Race relations at Facebook; Nissan car hacked by remote control; IBM to buy Resilient
03 March, 2016 by Andrew CollinsMark Zuckerberg tackles anti-black sentiment at Facebook, Aussie demonstrates Nissan LEAF compromise, and IBM aims to buy security response firm.
Electronics companies failing to protect worker rights
10 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDick Smith was among the five most improved electronics brands in a grading of efforts to ensure their supply chains are free of worker exploitation, but the entire industry needs to do more, a report states.
Labour-saving effects of ICT lessening in Australia
09 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe impact of ICT on Australian productivity in terms of human capital appears to have slowed over the past decade, government research shows, but benefits are being felt in other areas.
Yahoo cuts 15% of workers; Google's $2.8m bug bounty; NBN's Migration Assurance Policy
04 February, 2016 by Andrew CollinsYahoo to close five offices and cut workforce by 15%, Google pays out US$2 million to bug finders, and migration policy for fixed-line NBN services released.
Young Australians underprepared for digital revolution
19 January, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYoung Australians are the least confident in their job skills and career prospects in the digital era among respondents to a nine-nation survey conducted by Infosys.
Urban hubs — workplaces of the future
14 December, 2015 by Sue Johnston, IBRSOrganisations that fully harness the potential of providing highly flexible and creative workplaces early will be able to attract and retain the best talent for their workforce.
Only 28% of Australia's ICT workforce are women
01 December, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACS has published a series of recommendations for improving female participation in Australia's ICT workforce, which remains at a level significantly lower than the average for all professions.
Facebook boosts parental leave to four months
27 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook will offer all new parents on its payroll up to four months of paid parental leave, regardless of the employee's gender or the country in which they live.
Two in three Aussie IT pros expect a pay hike in 2016
24 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter a flat year for IT salaries in Australia, a survey indicates that nearly two in three Australian IT professionals expect a pay bump next year, with 70% looking to change roles.
HPE's new Adelaide office will create over 400 jobs
17 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe newly spun-off Hewlett Packard Enterprise has formally opened a new office in Adelaide, building on HP's nearly 50-year presence in the state.
CBA to move 10K Sydney employees to revamped tech park
13 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommonwealth Bank has arranged to become the anchor tenant for the Australian Technology Park, which is being redeveloped by the Mirvac Group into a business precinct.
Attracting Millennials to your workforce
10 November, 2015 by Rob Stummer, Managing Director, IFS Australia & New ZealandMillennials want to use the tools that they trust, with quick and easy access to data, visually appealing, fully customisable interfaces and ways to communicate with colleagues in a social media setting.
