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Gig economy fuels 'portfolio careers' as the new normal
Workforce Technology

Gig economy fuels 'portfolio careers' as the new normal

The gig economy's rise is making 'portfolio careers' the new norm, according to HNRY CEO James Fuller. Are diverse, shorter-term roles the future?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

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Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed
Flexible work

Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed

HubSpot, Grab, and FireEye are named among Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019, lauded for fostering trust, pride, and camaraderie among employees.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
HPE rolls out 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees
Health Technologies

HPE rolls out 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees

HPE now offers 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees, as part of a new suite of health and wellness programs aimed at fostering work-life balance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Aussie company launches new workforce optimisation software
Data Analytics

Aussie company launches new workforce optimisation software

Smart WFM, the Australian HR workforce management consultancy, has launched Apitome software suite to help businesses optimise their workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions
Productivity

Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions

Enlighten, a tech firm specializing in operational solutions, has been recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss
Health Technologies

Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss

Despite high ratings in competence, a new UK study reveals that 7 out of 10 employees believe they could outperform their bosses in management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure
Unified Communications

Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure

Companies have unique requirements for deployability and migration, driven by security, privacy, regulatory and other internal factors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Exclusive: AI is the key to intelligent digital workforces
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI is the key to intelligent digital workforces

Automation Anywhere, a global leader in RPA software and AI technology, discusses the impact of AI on the modern workforce.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
ANZ organisations are resetting their approach to collaboration technology
Unified Communications

ANZ organisations are resetting their approach to collaboration technology

Report finds firms lacking in providing key collaboration tools to staff, affecting work flexibility and productivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
The importance of strong analytics for HR and business success
Human Capital Management

The importance of strong analytics for HR and business success

Strong analytics empower HR professionals to streamline workforce management, reduce costs, and nurture top talent, says Intergen's Angelo Jebamony.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Keep your employees on task with cloud-based desktop surveillance
Surveillance

Keep your employees on task with cloud-based desktop surveillance

Struggling with employee productivity? Controlio's cloud-based desktop surveillance offers real-time monitoring to keep your staff on track and secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Teleopti empowers workforce management software with AI
Unified Communications

Teleopti empowers workforce management software with AI

Teleopti unveils its AI-empowered workforce management software, enhancing WFM scheduling with machine learning to improve efficiency and personalise shifts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
What's keeping the CEO up at night? Gartner reveals top-of-mind concerns
Digital Transformation

What's keeping the CEO up at night? Gartner reveals top-of-mind concerns

The survey found that as simple, implemental growth becomes harder to achieve, CEOs are concentrating on changing the structure of their companies.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Dicker Data employees score $1000 in company shares
Dicker Data

Dicker Data employees score $1000 in company shares

Dicker Data celebrates 40 years by giving each of its 400 employees AUD $1,000 in company shares, recognising their contributions and loyalty.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer
Artificial Intelligence

A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer

AI isn't taking your job—it's transforming it. Increased AI and automation in enterprises shift roles from repetitive tasks to high-value strategic work.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
The murky world of Australia & Singapore's workforce monitoring laws
Network Infrastructure

The murky world of Australia & Singapore's workforce monitoring laws

Australia's workforce monitoring laws rank second least complex, only behind the US, balancing IP protection with employee privacy, reveals a new study.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

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Automation beginning to impact Aussie workforce
IT Automation

Automation beginning to impact Aussie workforce

18% of those surveyed said automation has already impacted their job 'significantly', with their duties changing or their role becoming redundant.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019