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New study reveals Australia's most in-demand skills amid labour shortages

Despite new technologies transforming the world of work, the top five most in demand skills in Australia are human skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022

EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L

Tony joins us today to discuss topics such as talent retention, development and training, and the benefit of learning management systems.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

To bridge the skills gap, make life easier for your existing tech talent

Innovation and research and development (R&D) are crucial for economic growth, but economic headwinds and skills gaps are hindering progress.

By Nathan Gower • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2022

Job Market

Lessons from selling my side hustle to MessageMedia

A technology startup founder shares his experience of selling his side-hustle Smooth Messenger to Australia's largest SMS platform, MessageMedia.

By Jeremy Nagel • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022

Human Capital Management

Findex appoints Kath Nell as Chief People Officer

Kath Nell takes lead as chief people officer at Findex, taking on strategy for HR function, talent attraction and retention.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022

Job Market

Automation to take over 63 million jobs in APAC by 2040 - report

Over 63 million jobs in the Asia Pacific could be lost to automation by 2040, according to a new report by Forrester.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Recruitment

JobAdder reveals reality of 'the great resignation'

The reports together highlight the impact of 'the great resignation' and worsening candidate shortages - reflecting a tight talent market.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022

Job seekers

3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022

While macro-economic shifts may be dampening business confidence, worker confidence in the labour market remains strong.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Job Market

Huawei webinar emphasises the importance of women in tech

More women are enrolling in tech courses, with 6% increase this year compared to 2021, according to findings by Coursera discussed in a webinar.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022

EduTech

How consolidating MS Teams benefits both staff and students

For many colleges and universities, the student- and faculty-free days of Easter were prime time for system upgrades.

By Brad Rosairo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Job Market

International Women's Day honored with virtual coffee talk

Rocket Software will be hosting its quarterly Women Leaders in Technology Coffee Talk on International Women's Day,.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

GFC

What were 2022’s top performing suburbs?

Higher mortgage rates and tighter lending rules have left New Zealand’s housing market weaker than expected, with sales at a 12-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2023

Cybersecurity

The solution to the cyber security shortage is in our own backyard

Australia's IT sector is facing a chronic skills shortage, but a new program is helping veterans transition into cybersecurity careers to fill the gap.

By Neil Curtis • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Job Market

Certn acquires InterCheck, expands background check technology

Certn, a global specialist in background screening, has acquired Australia-based provider InterCheck, expanding its offering and improving user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022