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HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Data Protection

HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews

Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges
Digital Transformation

UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges

Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint names legal & people chiefs for global push
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint names legal & people chiefs for global push

As demand for cybersecurity tools grows, the company is bolstering governance and talent leadership to support global expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint names Levey & Jaspal to leadership team
Data Protection

Proofpoint names Levey & Jaspal to leadership team

The cybersecurity group is shoring up governance and workforce strategy as it expands internationally and faces tighter regulation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds

Many UK executives are masking AI uncertainty, with 38% fearing their careers will suffer unless they upskill within a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027
Human Capital Management

Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027

Employers are prioritising scarce skills and critical roles as pay rises stay broadly flat across Australia, Aon said.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
ASX 200 chief executive pay rises 9.8% to AUD $5.2m
Risk & Compliance

ASX 200 chief executive pay rises 9.8% to AUD $5.2m

Rising scrutiny over boardroom rewards has not curbed ASX 200 CEO pay, which climbed to AUD $5.2 million as long-term incentives grew.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data
Digital Transformation

Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data

Poor visibility is leaving frontline managers exposed to compliance breaches, higher labour costs and more stress when shifts change.

By Matthew Kane • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events
Digital Transformation

Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events

Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Elevate CEO: Canada at turning point ahead of festival
Artificial Intelligence

Elevate CEO: Canada at turning point ahead of festival

Toronto's AI talent pool is drawing more U.S. firms, but festival organisers say Canada must now keep its startups from leaving.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia
Human Capital Management

Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia

Only a quarter of Australian employers offer customised benefits, leaving many staff struggling to see the value of their pay packages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills
Digital Transformation

IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills

Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian accountants face constant workload pressures
Digital Transformation

Australian accountants face constant workload pressures

A Dext survey of more than 400 practitioners shows 60 per cent of Australian accountants and bookkeepers say heavy workloads are a daily challenge.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
TCL named among TIME's world's best companies for 2026
Human Capital Management

TCL named among TIME's world's best companies for 2026

The ranking may bolster TCL's efforts to attract talent as investors and staff increasingly scrutinise pay, growth and ESG reporting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Livingston James appoints Steven Davis as director
Digital Transformation

Livingston James appoints Steven Davis as director

Leadership change at the Scottish recruiter comes as it warns Scotland must do more to attract and retain senior talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners
Software-as-a-Service

Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners

The honour highlights Clinibase's rapid scaling, as its clinical trial software and recruitment teams now use live data to cut delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian executives eye new jobs amid pay satisfaction
Digital Transformation

Australian executives eye new jobs amid pay satisfaction

Most senior leaders are open to moving on as work-life balance, flexibility and AI-driven change outweigh pay in retention decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month