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Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Recruitment

Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability

New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Sapia.ai launches API to boost global workplace AI solutions
Human Capital Management

Sapia.ai launches API to boost global workplace AI solutions

Sapia.ai is opening its Smart Interviewer's AI models via a strategic API on AWS Marketplace, aiming to globally aid companies in developing workplace AI applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work
Artificial Intelligence

Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work

Adapting to change and catering to workforce needs in the new year is key to attracting and retaining talent amid a rapidly transforming labour market and a growing emphasis on Generative AI.

By Feon Ang • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SmartRecruiters partners with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise hiring
Unified Communications

SmartRecruiters partners with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise hiring

SmartRecruiters teams up with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise digital workforce hiring, combining advanced assessment tools and talent measurement, enhancing global recruitment processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
OpenAI gears up to safeguard 2024 elections from tech abuse
Application Programming Interface

OpenAI gears up to safeguard 2024 elections from tech abuse

OpenAI is taking proactive measures to protect the integrity of the 2024 worldwide elections, tackling potential technological abuses and ensuring transparency and accuracy in AI-related content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills
EduTech

Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills

Australian CFOs are ready to offer new hires up to 31% higher salaries for in-demand financial skills, according to research by Robert Half.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023
Digital Transformation

UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023

The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024
Generative AI

Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024

As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results
Generative AI

Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results

Gartner has forecast nine key HR trends for the future, including the rise of GenAI, embracing four-day workweeks, and shifting professional paths, to attract talent and enhance results.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
DevOps

Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures

As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Soft skills valued over traditional methods in AI-era hiring trends
Artificial Intelligence

Soft skills valued over traditional methods in AI-era hiring trends

Soft skills are becoming more valued than traditional methods in AI-era hiring, amid a shift towards skills-based recruitment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Acronis named leader in IDC MarketScape's worldwide cyber recovery assessment
Disaster Recovery

Acronis named leader in IDC MarketScape's worldwide cyber recovery assessment

Acronis recognised as a global leader in IDC MarketScape's inaugural worldwide cyber recovery assessment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

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UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans
Generative AI

UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans

Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
AI reshapes UK recruitment, sparking concerns over empathy loss
Human Capital Management

AI reshapes UK recruitment, sparking concerns over empathy loss

AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
SAP partners with FDM Group to close tech skills gap in UK
Unified Communications

SAP partners with FDM Group to close tech skills gap in UK

SAP and FDM Group collaborate to address the UK's urgent tech skills gap, aiming to train accredited tech consultants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023