Reticence to embrace flexible work is costing Australia
29 October, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian employers' lack of commitment to offering the ability to work from home could be costing the economy billions of dollars in lost productivity, research indicates.
HP to cut up to 30,000 more jobs in corporate split
16 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHP expects the restructuring efforts associated with the separation of HP Enterprise into a separate company to result in the reduction of 25,000 to 30,000 jobs.
Hiring activity in Aussie IT sector remains strong
10 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly four in 10 Australian IT hiring managers are planning to increase headcount this year, with demand showing a shift towards permanent rather than contracting staff, Robert Walters says.
nbn to help transform the jobs of the future: report
08 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn nbn-commissioned report explores the anticipated impact of disruptive new technologies and high-speed connectivity on Australia's jobs market over the next 15 years.
Ignorance is not bliss for IT security
07 September, 2015 by Julie Mills, CEO, Information Technology Contract & Recruitment AssociationPrivacy Awareness Week emphasised the need for organisations to embed privacy practices into business-as-usual processes, and for individuals to think about how to protect privacy in their everyday lives.
The need for a new breed of IT professional
20 August, 2015 by Mark Potter, Senior VP and CTO, HP Enterprise GroupToday's world demands a new breed of IT pro… those who understand that there is no such thing as a distinct IT strategy — there is only a business strategy that's powered by IT.
nbn to spend $40m to double construction workforce
03 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Emblingnbn plans to hire another 4500 workers to help accelerate rollout of the network, and is particularly targeting retired telco workers as well as school leavers and construction workers.
Government appoints DTO CEO
02 July, 2015Paul Shetler, a former executive at the UK's Government Digital Service, has been appointed CEO of the federal government's Digital Transformation Office.
More Australian ICT jobs going to contractors
05 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn overwhelming 91% of IT jobs went to contractors rather than permanent staff during the March quarter, and increasing demand for talent meant contracting roles took longer to fill.
Taking the helm - the role of the modern CIO
15 April, 2015 by David Jamieson*Transformational CIOs have an opportunity to take the helm and develop IT infrastructures that improve the quality of products and services provided, while simultaneously driving efficiencies and cost reductions.
IT jobs getting harder to fill in Australia
09 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingICT recruiters took nearly twice as long to fill vacancies in October compared to previous months, with the problem most pronounced in South Australia and the ACT.
NZ seeks to attract 50,000 workers from Australia
01 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand government is conducting a jobs fair across Australia that will seek to reverse the 'brain drain' of skilled workers from the ICT and other sectors relocating to find work.
Australian IT pros expect pay hike in '15
24 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSix in 10 Australian IT professionals are expecting a pay rise in 2015, suggesting that confidence in the career prospects of the occupation is returning, according to Robert Walters.
Disadvantages of using ‘war rooms’ and the alternative
17 November, 2014IT professionals are challenged in more than one way in their dynamic workday: they have to become more knowledgeable about new technologies; they need to improve performance as the demands for their services increase; and, on top of that, they also have to address critical problems which arise due to the complexity of the companies’ interdependent systems
When did IT become the cool industry?
03 November, 2014 by Catriona Walkerden*The IT industry has room for a diverse workforce, diverse leadership and the best of talent regardless of gender, age and specialisation.
