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Talent stories - Page 2

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London firms inspire sixth formers to consider data centre careers
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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VIRTUS Data Centres and HireHigher have hosted an event, stimulating London sixth form students to contemplate careers in the data centre industry, showcasing a range of roles and their crucial contributions.
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Talenza unveils Tranzformd & the Transformation Group in Australia
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it spending
Talenza inaugurates Tranzformd and the Transformation Group for a new trajectory in Australian enterprise, merging talent, tech and strategy for effective business transformations.
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CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
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UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
With approximately 9.25m individuals aged 16-64 out of the UK's workforce, businesses face a monumental talent deficit, driving companies to innovate in order to attract skilled employees.
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ServiceNow acquires 4Industry & EY's app to boost smart industrial workflow
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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digitisation
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servicenow
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry and EY's Smart Daily Management application to boost its operational technology capabilities, promoting efficiency and heightening experiences for connected workers.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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e-learning
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hp
HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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computer science
The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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autodesk
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recruitment
Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI’s full potential
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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research
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analyst report
Despite making up 50% of the UK population, women only account for 22% of AI and data professionals, limiting AI's full capabilities due to lack of diversity.
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IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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shares
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market
Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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productivity
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talent
In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
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IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customers
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learning
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support
Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
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autism
Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.
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Charlotte Roberts named new Chief People Officer at The IN Group
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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culture
Global recruitment company, The IN Group, confirms Charlotte Roberts as their new Chief People Officer to cultivate employee engagement and guide global people strategy.
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UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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it training
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genai
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ai
British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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partner programmes
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software
NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.