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Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne
Firewalls

Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne

Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
Artificial Intelligence

AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate

A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest to boost skills
Firewalls

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest to boost skills

Fortinet and National Australia Bank have launched the third Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, boosting cybersecurity skills among students during Awareness Month.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Job Market

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Job Market stories

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
EduTech

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025
Security Information and Event Management

Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025

Tesserent predicts a rise in AI-powered social engineering attacks and threats to critical infrastructure as cybersecurity challenges escalate by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Recruitment

'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.

By David Holland • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
Recruitment

Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications

Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland
Hybrid & Remote Work

Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland

Expel plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, creating 50 cybersecurity jobs over the next three years, supported by IDA Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
EduTech

University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny

As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption
Human Capital Management

UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption

UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts

The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025
Job Market

Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025

Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
EduTech

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips
Artificial Intelligence

IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips

New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024