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Iron Mountain opens Rugby campus for inclusive learning
Recruitment

Iron Mountain opens Rugby campus for inclusive learning

The Rugby site will give 18- to 25-year-olds with special educational needs and disabilities workplace experience as they study, widening access to jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Women in TechWorks event draws 160 at Arm Cambridge
Digital Transformation

Women in TechWorks event draws 160 at Arm Cambridge

Strong demand for women-focused tech leadership events was shown by an inaugural Cambridge gathering that drew 160 people and a 150-plus waiting list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Women leaders urge faster inclusion in engineering
Manufacturing

Women leaders urge faster inclusion in engineering

Underrepresentation of women in engineering is threatening talent pipelines and innovation as demand rises in AI, energy and manufacturing.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation

The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders
Software Development

Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders

Support from Logitech gave the 48-hour Sydney event prizes and kit, helping more than 30 teenagers build projects and connect across borders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills

Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills
Data Analytics

SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills

Most finance chiefs still need sharper strategic, people and commercial skills before boards will back them for the top job, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules
Crypto

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules

Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed
Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed

Pressure is mounting on security teams as AI spending rises, with 68% saying the job has become harder over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

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WORK180 coalition targets one million youth pathways
Digital Transformation

WORK180 coalition targets one million youth pathways

AI is unsettling young Australians' job plans as WORK180 warns one in four jobseekers have been searching for work for over a year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Sydney coach Nicole Schmitz wins two Silver Stevie Awards
Artificial Intelligence

Sydney coach Nicole Schmitz wins two Silver Stevie Awards

Recognition comes as her coaching business expands its AI platform, aiming to help technical professionals turn expertise into influence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator
Software-as-a-Service

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Canadian workers say employers favour tech over careers
Digital Transformation

Canadian workers say employers favour tech over careers

Many Canadian staff fear AI spending is outpacing training, with 51% saying employers favour new tools over career development.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ngāti Whātua names first tech scholarship recipients
IT Industry

Ngāti Whātua names first tech scholarship recipients

The awards aim to widen Māori access to tech careers by funding study, mentoring and business links for 18- to 25-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award
Data Analytics

Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award

The accolade highlights Western Australia's growing health-tech sector, with his AI cardiac diagnostics work spanning hospitals, universities and start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth
Education, Learning & Training

Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth

Young Māori could gain funding, mentoring and industry links under a new scheme aimed at building future leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026