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Employees back AI but say leaders lack clear direction
Digital Transformation

Employees back AI but say leaders lack clear direction

Employees feel more productive using AI, but many say they still lack clear guidance on how it fits company goals and career paths.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week
Betterworks adds AI tools to boost workforce readiness
Software-as-a-Service

Betterworks adds AI tools to boost workforce readiness

Employers could spot skills gaps sooner as Betterworks links meeting analysis with development plans and learning tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Data Protection

HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews

Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges
Digital Transformation

UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges

Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech

The ranking reflects employee feedback on trust, job satisfaction and work-life balance as tech firms battle for talent and retention.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
UK Gen Z want global experience without moving abroad
Artificial Intelligence

UK Gen Z want global experience without moving abroad

Most young professionals see overseas experience as vital to advancement, but 68% of UK Gen Z want it without leaving Britain permanently.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows
Data Analytics

Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows

Demand for AI and data skills is pushing up pay in Singapore, even as more employers plan wage freezes or smaller increases in 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate
Human Capital Management

QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate

Queer workers in Canada's tech sector are facing harassment and discrimination at twice the rate of non-queer peers, a new study finds.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds

Many UK executives are masking AI uncertainty, with 38% fearing their careers will suffer unless they upskill within a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027
Human Capital Management

Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027

Employers are prioritising scarce skills and critical roles as pay rises stay broadly flat across Australia, Aon said.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
ASX 200 chief executive pay rises 9.8% to AUD $5.2m
Risk & Compliance

ASX 200 chief executive pay rises 9.8% to AUD $5.2m

Rising scrutiny over boardroom rewards has not curbed ASX 200 CEO pay, which climbed to AUD $5.2 million as long-term incentives grew.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data
Digital Transformation

Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data

Poor visibility is leaving frontline managers exposed to compliance breaches, higher labour costs and more stress when shifts change.

By Matthew Kane • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events
Digital Transformation

Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events

Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Elevate CEO: Canada at turning point ahead of festival
Artificial Intelligence

Elevate CEO: Canada at turning point ahead of festival

Toronto's AI talent pool is drawing more U.S. firms, but festival organisers say Canada must now keep its startups from leaving.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia
Human Capital Management

Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia

Only a quarter of Australian employers offer customised benefits, leaving many staff struggling to see the value of their pay packages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills
Digital Transformation

IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills

Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian accountants face constant workload pressures
Digital Transformation

Australian accountants face constant workload pressures

A Dext survey of more than 400 practitioners shows 60 per cent of Australian accountants and bookkeepers say heavy workloads are a daily challenge.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month