Building 10xers in tech: overcoming IT skills shortages
25 January, 2022 by James Coxon, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, StaxThe rate of technical modernisation across the past 18 months far exceeds previous years. But to maintain this pace, we need a skilled workforce.
Contact centres using AI in harmony with humans
20 January, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFar from fears of automation making jobs obsolete, contact centre organisations are using AI to empower their human agents and create new job opportunities.
Velrada launches recruitment drive
23 December, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian Microsoft partner Velrada plans to create at least 60 new positions by the end of FY22 as part of a major recruitment drive.
Teradata appoints new ANZ MD
21 December, 2021Teradata has announced the appointment of Corrine Murphy to the role of Vice President and Managing Director for ANZ.
Aussie workers anxious about return to office
20 December, 2021Over half (63%) of full-time Aussie workers say they'll likely be called back to the office in 2022, despite a newly found freedom to work from anywhere.
Addressing the tech skills shortage in Australia
20 December, 2021 by Rob McAdam, CEO, SekuroThe tech industry is at an impasse between an ongoing skills shortage and the demand for higher tech salaries.
Startup introduces 'degree-free' hiring
09 December, 2021New kid on the block ClickUp has announced it will remove the need for formal qualifications, including degrees, from its recruitment process.
WFH trend to continue as COVID restrictions lift
06 December, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew research from NBN Co and CSIRO found that cities with longer COVID restrictions had more employees working from home even during COVID-free times.
Increasing Indigenous Australian representation in tech
06 December, 2021Revolent Group has announced a collaboration that aims to increase representation of Indigenous Australians in the technology industry.
Are tech workers happier now than in 2020?
25 November, 2021Yes, they are, according to new research launched by Modis Australia.
AIIA urges government to prioritise visas for ICT workers
25 November, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs Australia prepares to reopen its borders for overseas workers, the AIIA has called on the government to prioritise visas for ICT workers.
Half of IT leaders lack confidence in their teams
23 November, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJust over half of global IT leaders lack confidence in their teams' ability to enact positive change over the next five years, new research suggests.
Cognizant to boost Australia-based workforce
23 November, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIT services company Cognizant plans to open a global delivery centre in Adelaide, and has committed to hiring 1600 new Australian staff by 2026.
Diversity and inclusivity: more than ticking a box
22 November, 2021Diversity for the sake of diversity simply doesn't work. Diversity is a by-product for businesses who put great effort into maximising business success.
3 in 4 APAC employers facing IT skills gaps
16 November, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIT decision-makers across Asia–Pacific report facing difficulties filling IT positions due to a widening skills shortage.
