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Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers
Data Protection

Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers

Employees and managers can now query HR records and book leave in seconds, as Ciphr embeds a chatbot into its software from this month.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff
Digital Transformation

Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff

Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Aveva & IFS launch asset decision intelligence tie-up
Manufacturing

Aveva & IFS launch asset decision intelligence tie-up

Industrial operators could cut repair delays as AVEVA and IFS link live asset data with maintenance and capital planning.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts
Artificial Intelligence

Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts

Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Digital Transformation

HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand

The hire signals HiBob's push to sharpen its AI-era message as enterprise software rivals compete for customers and investor attention.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report
Software-as-a-Service

Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report

Poor communication on AI rules is fuelling shadow use in Australian firms, as nearly half of executives still see it as an IT issue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover
Digital Transformation

Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover

Digital onboarding could help manufacturers cut churn, speed up training and keep new hires productive sooner amid persistent labour shortages.

By Andy Nicholas • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Odina halves contractor approvals with Avetta system
Document Management

Odina halves contractor approvals with Avetta system

Construction and infrastructure work can now get under way faster at Odina, after Avetta cut contractor approvals to 10 minutes and admin by 30%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology
Digital Transformation

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology

Poor AI oversight can magnify workflow errors, expose firms to regulation and erode trust if CIOs do not redesign controls and roles.

By Jake Shepherd • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Data Analytics

Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director

The hire strengthens Calisen's push into water metering as regulators prepare a major overhaul of oversight and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening
Risk & Compliance

Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening

Only 38% of Australian frontline workers now say leaders understand their challenges, as shift disruptions add stress, overtime and compliance risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses
Data Analytics

Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses

Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Simplifi expands into Australia with human support
Enterprise Resource Planning

Simplifi expands into Australia with human support

The New Zealand software group is targeting sectors hit by labour shortages and compliance risks as it builds a local team through 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market
Data Analytics

Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market

US mid-market firms get AI-driven finance, HR and construction tools in one platform, aimed at cutting manual work and improving visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring
Digital Transformation

Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring

Recruiters in seasonal labour markets could save time as the tool cuts candidate drop-off and speeds up screening for high-volume hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI
Fintech

Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI

Australian employers could ease cross-border payroll and compliance burdens as Remote broadens access to its platform for partners and AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week