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Support lacking for at-risk construction workers
Construction

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

Targeted support remains urgent for younger, female and LGBTQIA+ construction workers despite a rise in reported good mental health to 85%.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

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Employers stories

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Phishing

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology
Physical Security

Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology

Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data
Job seekers

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Artificial Intelligence

Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills

Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
JobCannon celebrates six-month milestone in recruitment sector
Recruitment

JobCannon celebrates six-month milestone in recruitment sector

JobCannon, a Ukrainian-British startup, celebrates six months of groundbreaking progress, launching JobCannon 2.0 and partnering with CleverStaff and Adsme to revolutionise recruitment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Application Performance Monitoring

Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Inflation

Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff

A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Job seekers

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Productivity

Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents

A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal
Unified Communications

Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal

Nest has extended its contract with Nexer Digital for up to GBP £1.3 million to enhance its user-centred pension services for 11 million members.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Unified Communications

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey
Engineering

Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey

Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024