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IWD 2025: What I am (or hope to be) instilling in the next generation

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, a parent reflects on instilling crucial life values in her children, emphasising respect, experience, and diverse perspectives.
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IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As we celebrate International Women's Day, procurement emerges as a strategic career path for women, offering innovative roles and significant growth potential.
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IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.
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The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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The cybersecurity sector anticipates a significant rise in female representation, aiming for 35% by 2031 as diverse perspectives enhance security strategies and innovation.
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Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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In an era celebrating women in leadership, a new perspective on quiet influence reveals its power, challenging traditional notions of authority and impact.
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Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.
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Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.
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Learning and Development in action

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.
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SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.
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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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ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
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Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.
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IBM Australia launches podcast on generative AI insights

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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IBM Australia has launched a new podcast series, IBM Uncharted: Generative AI Explored, designed to help listeners navigate the complexities of generative AI.
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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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AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.
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OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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OpenText has introduced a new Partner Enterprise Learning Subscription, aimed at enhancing partners' skills and assuring customers of their expertise.
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64% of Australian tech workers mull career change in 2024

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A study by Robert Half reveals 64% of Australian tech workers are contemplating a career change within the next year, driven by evolving aspirations.