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Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Marketing Technologies

Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator

The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Job Market stories

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
DevOps

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Stack Overflow & Indeed launch job platform for developers
Generative AI

Stack Overflow & Indeed launch job platform for developers

Stack Overflow and Indeed launch specialist job site for developers, aiming to connect highly skilled job seekers with relevant opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
JobAdder expands analytics offering for tailored recruitment insights
Partner Programmes

JobAdder expands analytics offering for tailored recruitment insights

JobAdder unveils two additional levels to its JobAdder Analytics service, aimed at providing recruitment businesses with customisable, data-driven insights for competitive advantage in the recruitment industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Growing demand for AI expertise despite US tech job decline
Unified Communications

Growing demand for AI expertise despite US tech job decline

Contrary to a 2% decline in US tech job vacancies, burgeoning demand for skills in AI, particularly generative AI, underscores a notable shift in the industry, IoT Analytics reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong
Health Technologies

IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's IT sector leads investment in employee share plans, pouring HKD $38.5 billion in 2022, to attract and retain top talent.

By Jennifer Sun • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS
Firewalls

Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS

Wavelink has earned Fortinet's Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing it to deliver Fortinet-certified cybersecurity training across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals

A new study reveals 91% of Australian workers aren't worried about AI's impact on their jobs, with most feeling capable to adapt to future changes in the workplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Identity and Access Management

academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss

academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney
Storage

Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney

Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Embracing innovation crucial for Australia's future
EduTech

Embracing innovation crucial for Australia's future

Australia's future prosperity hinges on harnessing innovation and establishing a strong presence in tech value chains, Urbis indicates.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
Productivity

Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach

Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore
Inflation

Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore

Jobstreet's 2024 survey unveils Singaporean hirers' optimism for an active job market early in the year, with plans to grow staff numbers and a focus on compensation and benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations

A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
Recruitment

AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia

Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024