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Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app

NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

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Robert Half Technology

Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism

UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024

Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Clean technologies

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore into Mahindra's mobility unit

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore in Mahindra and Mahindra's Last Mile Mobility, bolstering the company's sustainable transport goals in its first-ever investment act.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law

Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, urges careful implementation and underscoring the irreplaceable values of human judgement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Inflation

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

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Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Recruitment

Rise in job satisfaction signals 'The Big Stay' among tech youth

Surge in job satisfaction among young Australian tech professionals signals a shift from 'Great Resignation' to 'The Big Stay'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Recruitment

UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy

Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Bank of England Governor refutes AI job loss fears

Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, defies cynicism surrounding AI, predicting AI's potential for job creation and efficiency over elimination in the UK economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Online Safety

VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Australian professionals seeking new careers in 2024

Increased job mobility is on the horizon as 76% of Australian professionals consider a career switch in 2024, led by IT and telecom professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation

Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024