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Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce
Education, Learning & Training

Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce

Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Global Stories

Upskilling stories

How technology can help organisation's engage their workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

How technology can help organisation's engage their workforce

The rise of mobile and cloud-based technologies has enabled companies to engage with these workers in new and innovative ways.

By Luke Bongiorno • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
LinkedIn

Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report

More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
New Cybersecurity approaches for staying ahead of threats
Internet of Things

New Cybersecurity approaches for staying ahead of threats

UK Faces Rising Data Breach Threats as Cyber Threats Spill into Mainstream, According to New Report - @journalist #cybersecurity #datasecurity #IoT.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why automation great for Local Government and their rate payers
IT Automation

IWD 2023: Why automation great for Local Government and their rate payers

The move to remote work was a seismic shift in the way their projects were managed and delivered for both staff and external consultants.

By Lorraine Sinnott • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Lumify
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Lumify

Jon Lang, who is the CEO of Lumify Group, joins us today to tell us more about Lumify Group and what they do for their customers.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Supply Chain

Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption

Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
Learning and development growing priority - Skillsoft report
Supply Chain

Learning and development growing priority - Skillsoft report

Skillsoft's annual Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling and a 25% YoY increase in badges issued.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future
Digital Transformation

Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future

By building new competencies, organisations across industries realise the benefits that come with the cloud: scale, cost-saving, and efficiency.

By Kath Greenhough • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Green Light highlights wins with Pivot training initiative
Software Development

Green Light highlights wins with Pivot training initiative

Australian IT services provider, Green Light, has launched an initiative to tackle the skills shortage in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022
BlackBerry shares key insights into state of cybersecurity for 2023
Ransomware

BlackBerry shares key insights into state of cybersecurity for 2023

Looking to 2023, BlackBerry is sharing some key trends for Australia and New Zealand to take heed of, based on global insights and local research.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

IWD 2023: The Art of Shifting Careers - from art to telco
Interactive

IWD 2023: The Art of Shifting Careers - from art to telco

From fine arts to tech, a woman of colour shares her journey of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. #TechTrailblazer #WomensDay.

By Mahwish Ehsan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Recruitment

Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers

Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Digital workforce, Industry 5.0 to reshape Australia in 2023
IT Automation

Digital workforce, Industry 5.0 to reshape Australia in 2023

The rise of the digital workforce and Industry 5.0 will be among four big trends that will reshape how Australia works from 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2023
Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023

The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023