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THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity
Generative AI

THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind
DevOps

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce
Digital Transformation

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

By Mark Samlal • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
Human Capital Management

Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Artificial Intelligence

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
Firewalls

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first
Generative AI

AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first

AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.

By Jamie Ng • 9 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity
Marketing Technologies

Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity

Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms
Digital Transformation

Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms

Outsized has launched Bench, a platform that rapidly connects finance firms in Australia with nearly 3,000 pre-vetted independent professionals on demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth
Artificial Intelligence

Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth

Graphic design leads New Zealand's freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing
Unified Communications

Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing

Thai firms are redesigning offices with wellness, technology and inclusive spaces to support hybrid work and attract top talent amid evolving workplace trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today
Flexible work

Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today

International Women in Engineering Day highlights how greater female participation boosts innovation and drives inclusive, impactful engineering solutions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Application Performance Monitoring

Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025