Recruitment stories

Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled Galileo Professional, a budget-friendly AI assistant designed specifically for HR professionals and small teams.

CMD Recruitment in Swindon reports a 20% rise in SaaS job vacancies, driven by cloud adoption and demand for AI expertise amid digital transformation.

Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

The Institute of Coding, BCS, and TheTalentPeople have launched GetMyFirstDigitalJob, a platform to bridge the digital skills gap, backed by fresh research revealing a GBP £63 billion annual cost.

Australia is leading in AI adoption within business, with 88% of leaders seeing AI transforming jobs. A BSI report reveals optimism despite governance challenges.

Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

JobAdder appoints tech veteran Joel Delmaire as Chief Product Officer to drive AI innovations in recruitment. Delmaire brings rich experience from Workpath, SEEK, and Delivery Hero.

Workday introduces new AI tools to streamline recruitment, enhance talent mobility, and improve job architecture, addressing major HR challenges and boosting efficiency.

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.