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Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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CMTG has advised Australian businesses to assess privacy and data risks before integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, as data protection becomes essential.
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Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.
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Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Kerv has teamed up with the Retail Trust to enhance the well-being of retail workers in the UK, aiming to alleviate pressures and improve support services.
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LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.
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AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.
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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
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Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
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UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.
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76% of Indian workers face year-end project pile-up
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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A study by Atlassian reveals that 76% of Indian knowledge workers struggle with year-end project overload amid shifting priorities and overcommitment.
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HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.
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Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.
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Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.
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UK employees remain productive during festive period
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Research by monday.com reveals 89% of UK employees maintain productivity during the festive season, with technology aiding their performance.
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Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
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Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.
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AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.