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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
4 days ago
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iot
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customer service
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintechs
The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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Deputy launches Shift Pulse+ to boost worker engagement & insight
Last week
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hcm
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product management
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payroll systems
Deputy boosts HR suite with Shift Pulse+ upgrade, enhancing employee engagement and sentiment insights to tackle staffing and retention challenges.
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NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Last month
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productivity
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inflation
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nz
A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devops
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apm
The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
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Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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salaries
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workforce management
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research
New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.
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Workforce readiness gap found in UK businesses, study shows
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai
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it training
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support
A new study reveals a workforce readiness gap in UK businesses, with 63% of executives citing unpreparedness and 45% of employees feeling unsupported.
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Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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software development
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app development
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investment
Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.
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Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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productivity
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singapore
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fwa
One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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apm
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devops
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software development
The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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inflation
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salaries
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employment
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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singapore
The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.
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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
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engineering
The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it industry
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iwd
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nz
Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.
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Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintechs
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.
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Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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esg
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dei
As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.
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Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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cleantech
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.
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GenAI leads tech opportunities in 2024, says EY report
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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physical security
EY report hails GenAI as top tech opportunity for firms in 2024 amid global economic challenges.
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Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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data privacy
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ai
Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.
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UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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it training
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it automation
IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.