Job market stories
The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.
A new survey reveals over half of Australian tech workers would only return to the office for a salary premium, highlighting remote work's critical value.
A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.
Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
Snowflake has announced a USD $20 million investment in a global initiative to train one million individuals in its AI Data Cloud by 2029.
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.
A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.
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.
As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.
New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.
Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.
Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.
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.
As the global skills shortage grows, Nsoft identifies Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam as cities at high risk of an AI takeover in 2024.
The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.