Labour Shortage stories
Randstad Australia survey finds 52% of construction and engineering staff stay for flexibility, with pay trailing as a retention driver.
Australian SMEs defy weak sentiment to lift hiring 6.8%, while AI job ads surge 13-fold and construction and trades lead wage growth.
TeamViewer says AI tools are easing workplace tech frustration, while smart glasses are helping aged care and Mercedes AMG Petronas.
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
TeamViewer rolls out AI scripting for Tia support agent, turning resolved IT tickets into reviewable automations for managed devices.
Hospitality software chief says hotel operators are losing hundreds of hours a year as fragmented systems slow check-ins and blur data.
TeamViewer bolsters industrial remote access with a Bechtle-built gateway and AI maintenance tools for factories running older equipment.
Perforce report says ageing PHP talent pool and rising stack complexity are making it harder for companies to hire and keep experienced developers.
Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.
SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.
Vertiv launches OneCore digital twin to speed AI data centre builds, promising up to 50% faster deployment and 25% lower ownership costs.
Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.
Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms, claiming faster complex returns and up to 98% time savings amid a severe accountant shortage.
RobCo's new robot targets factory jobs where products, layouts and conditions change constantly, as the Munich startup pushes into Level 4 autonomy.
THG Fulfil deploys 430 sorting robots to raise daily capacity 150% and cut staffing, with a service-based roll-out completed in 35 days.
Italy's Mirai Robotics raises USD $4.2m pre-seed to build autonomous vessels and maritime AI, targeting dual-use coastal and offshore missions.
Dermalogica adopts autonomous drones from Corvus Robotics to boost warehouse scans sixfold and free up 120 labour hours each month.
EU employers scramble for scarce SAP S/4HANA talent as ECC 2027 deadline nears, exposing deep gaps in senior and mid-level expertise.
Leadership in construction is shifting from command-and-control to influence, ownership and people-first cultures amid rapid change.