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Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

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International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
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How women are redefining leadership in the IT industry

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Women in IT are redefining leadership, blending mindset, accountability and empathy to build resilient, high‑performing tech teams.
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'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

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Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

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Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows

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New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.
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5 Signs it's time to automate your back office AP processes

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Stuck in slow, manual AP? Here are five clear signs it is time to automate your back office and unlock a leaner, smarter finance team.
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UiPath buys WorkFusion to boost AI crime compliance

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UiPath buys AI compliance specialist WorkFusion to automate banks' financial crime checks as monitoring workloads and governance demands surge.
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A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

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Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.
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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
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Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
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Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
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Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
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Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.