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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
EduTech

AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Upskilling stories

Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
EduTech

Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development

Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams
DevOps

Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams

There's plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
EduTech

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Unified Communications

Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy

Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Riverbed

Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment

Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Education, Learning & Training

Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling

Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Unified Communications

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges

AI brings transformative potential to Australia's manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.

By James Schwarz • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
EduTech

Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Randstad

High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study

Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course
Unified Communications

Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course

Mandatory climate reporting in July instigates a vital shift, with Deloitte and RMIT Online joining forces to offer a course for finance professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Marketing Technologies

Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator

The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
EduTech

Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security

Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations

A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024