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Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market
Artificial Intelligence

Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools

New LinkedIn AI tools aim to help 60% of Australians missing jobs due to unclear titles and search challenges in a changing workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cloud architects top Australia's tech salaries at AUD $150K
DevOps

Cloud architects top Australia's tech salaries at AUD $150K

Cloud architects earn top tech salaries in Australia, with Azure and AWS specialists averaging AUD $150,909, followed by platform engineers at AUD $139,917.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Artificial Intelligence

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030
Generative AI

AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030

Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs by creating new roles that blend human skills with machine intelligence, set to define workforces by 2030.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
Generative AI

Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
New Zealand SME jobs recover but workers remain uneasy about pay
Small Business

New Zealand SME jobs recover but workers remain uneasy about pay

New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out
Artificial Intelligence

As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out

With outsourcing fading, workers must retrain to thrive in evolving industries or risk falling behind in today's shifting job market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring
Hyperscale

Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring

Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline
Data Science

Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025
Unified Communications

Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025

Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise
Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Jobizo secures INR ₹12 crore to drive healthtech staffing growth
Human Capital Management

Jobizo secures INR ₹12 crore to drive healthtech staffing growth

Jobizo raises INR ₹12 crore to enhance its healthtech platform, aiming to boost healthcare staffing across India and expand into 41 international markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025