Job Market stories
A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.
Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.
As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.
AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.
Tesserent predicts a rise in AI-powered social engineering attacks and threats to critical infrastructure as cybersecurity challenges escalate by 2025.
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.
The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
Remote has launched Recruit AI, an innovative tool aiming to streamline global hiring by connecting companies with top talent through advanced AI technology.
Jobstreet Express by SEEK celebrates its first anniversary, significantly impacting semi-skilled hiring in Singapore amid ongoing workforce challenges.
UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.
Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.
The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.
A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.
A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.
Fortinet and National Australia Bank have launched the third Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, boosting cybersecurity skills among students during Awareness Month.
As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.
New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.
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