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Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels
Gender diversity

Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels

As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Digital Transformation

Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity
Risk & Compliance

Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity

Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback
Customer Experience

AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Document Management

Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation
DevOps

CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards
Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme
Fintech

Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Gender pay gap could cost women GBP £93,400 in a lifetime
Parental leave

Gender pay gap could cost women GBP £93,400 in a lifetime

The gender pay gap in the UK could cost women over GBP £93,400 across a 40-year career, with disparities widening as employees age.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support
Leadership

Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support

Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
AWS & Code for Schools launch AI literacy for one million
Generative AI

AWS & Code for Schools launch AI literacy for one million

AWS and Code for Schools launch an AI literacy programme to educate one million Australian K-12 students, teachers, and parents by 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship
Printing

Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship

Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
RICS launches AI & data academy with Multiverse for workforce upskilling
DevOps

RICS launches AI & data academy with Multiverse for workforce upskilling

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors partners with Multiverse to launch an AI and data training academy, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
UK centre launches to drive creative industries' AI revolution
Generative AI

UK centre launches to drive creative industries' AI revolution

A new UK Centre for Creative AI, backed by UCL, RCA, and industry partners, aims to revolutionise AI use in arts, fashion, media and more.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025