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Beyond Key opens Sydney office to drive APAC growth

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Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.
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Australia's CAIOs must harness AI‑native talent wave

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Australia's digital edge will hinge not on flashy AI tools, but on Chief AI Officers uniting AI-native talent with deep public sector know-how.
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Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity

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Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.
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Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership

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Women leaders at RSK Australia share how purpose, resilience and courage shape careers in STEM, energy, environment and heritage.
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Retain, represent, result: women reshaping technology

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Women leaders in IT are transforming male-dominated industries by prioritising retention, real representation and measurable strategic results.
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Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026

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Australian CFOs in 2026 juggle data deluge, a pivot from cost cutting to growth, and a worsening talent gap reshaping finance leadership.
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Australian employers brace for renewed pay negotiations

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Australian employers grow bolder on 2026 pay talks, ready to lift offers modestly and use perks as tight budgets meet scarce skills.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.
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Salesforce unveils AI fluency guide for agentic workforces

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Salesforce launches an AI Fluency Playbook to help build 'agentic enterprises', guiding staff to work effectively with AI agents at scale.
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AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
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AI reshapes entry-level jobs & skills in Australian workplaces

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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AI is transforming Australian entry-level jobs, slowing hiring and shifting skills from degrees to technical certifications and practical experience.
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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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Gender pay gap drives staff turnover & shrinks talent in Australia

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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A new survey reveals Australia's gender pay gap drives one-third of women to quit, reducing staff motivation and shrinking the talent pool for businesses.
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Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.