Recruitment stories

AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

JobAdder's new AI, Adder Intelligence, simplifies recruitment in New Zealand by automatically identifying top candidates and cutting hiring time by 67%.

ConnectOS ranks 37th on AFR Fast 100 for the fourth year, posting USD $66m revenue and 65% growth, expanding its offshore teams for Australian firms.

Prophet AI offers businesses real-time insights by simulating their operations through a digital clone, enabling decisions via simple conversational queries.

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending’s impact on growth and business confidence.

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.

Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.

Adam, Managing Director at Hays ANZ, leads insights on IT contractor rates, revealing skill shortages and rising wages amid evolving tech recruitment trends.

Lightcast launches Skills Agent, an automation tool that uses real-time labour data to streamline HR skills mapping and reduce costly manual audits.

A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

Generative AI is reshaping recruitment by prioritising skills over CVs, helping firms hire faster and fairer in a rapidly changing workforce landscape.

UK employers prioritise AI, coding, and digital skills for 2025 hires, with market analysis and operational tests surging sharply, says TestGorilla data.

Despite rising costs and softening profits, 92% of New Zealand's SMEs remain confident in their business outlook over the next year and five years ahead.

Krenovator launches HastyHire, an AI platform streamlining recruitment with video interviews, bias detection and 70+ language support across global markets.

Tribepad launches Sidekick, an AI tool designed to enhance fairness and transparency in recruitment, addressing trust issues in hiring processes.

Eighty-four per cent of Australian employers are advancing digital transformation, yet nearly half doubt their workforce has the skills to deliver these initiatives.