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Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation

Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services
Digital Transformation

UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services

The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Employment stories

UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
EduTech

UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Generative AI

Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
Business support

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

Canadian foodtech awards honour innovation & create 1,763 jobs
Digital Transformation

Canadian foodtech awards honour innovation & create 1,763 jobs

Canada's inaugural Foodtech Frontier Awards honour 35 companies driving innovation in foodtech, creating 1,763 jobs and generating CAD $440 million in sales.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Can Canada keep its startup talent from heading south?
Marketing Technologies

Can Canada keep its startup talent from heading south?

Canada faces a challenge, as a study shows that many startups are unwilling to remain in the country long-term for better funding opportunities elsewhere.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector
Clean technologies

Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector

Australia's family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
AI use grows in Australian job hunting but honesty concerns rise
Artificial Intelligence

AI use grows in Australian job hunting but honesty concerns rise

One in four Australians use AI to draft job applications, but 90% worry it may encourage dishonesty, with employers seeking genuine and accurate candidates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
Generative AI

Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Partner Programmes

PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate

PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Malaysia's data centre sector set for rapid growth to 2030
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's data centre sector set for rapid growth to 2030

Malaysia's data centre capacity is set to double by 2030, boosting revenue to $1.87 billion and supporting 30,900 jobs in the growing digital sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs
Data Analytics

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in its Bangalore Global Hub, creating 400 jobs to boost AI-driven research, global services, and sustainability efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025