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UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
EduTech

UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit

At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package
Generative AI

UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package

The UK Government unveils a £200m digital skills package aimed at enhancing local economies and fostering the rise of 'digital nomads'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
73% of Gen Z employees seek regular feedback, study reveals
EduTech

73% of Gen Z employees seek regular feedback, study reveals

Gen Z employees value feedback and communication from managers for job satisfaction, with 73% expressing this sentiment, according to StaffCircle survey.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact
Fintech

UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact

UK FinTech's booming, fueling growth and positive social impact, according to a new report by Innovate Finance and Accenture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023
FDM Group awarded Flexi-job apprenticeship agency status
Software Development

FDM Group awarded Flexi-job apprenticeship agency status

The Group has been named on the government's Flexi-job apprenticeship agencies register, empowering more school leavers into the tech sphere.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Cybersecurity

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023

Global Stories

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Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women
EduTech

Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women

Salesforce surpasses pledge by providing 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Developer's Embrace of Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword?
DevOps

Developer's Embrace of Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword?

Generative AI is set to reshape industries and boost productivity, but concerns over job security and data privacy loom.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
EduTech

Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity

A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Intel to spin off PSG as standalone business, Sandra Rivera appointed CEO
Semiconductors

Intel to spin off PSG as standalone business, Sandra Rivera appointed CEO

The giant chip manufacturer is spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group under a new CEO, with plans for an ongoing partnership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
Breaking into the data centre sector: Beyond technical expertise
DataCentre infrastructure

Breaking into the data centre sector: Beyond technical expertise

As the digital transformation of the global economy progresses, demand for data centres will continue to grow.

By Steve Raye • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

Malaysia partners with Google to boost digital economy and AI innovation
Unified Communications

Malaysia partners with Google to boost digital economy and AI innovation

The Government of Malaysia and Google collaborate to enhance digital economy growth, create jobs, and promote AI innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Human Capital Management

Short courses on the rise as essential career tools

A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy
EduTech

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind

Alarming gender-based skills gap in AI discovered in Australia, with men twice as likely to use AI tools in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Logicalis Australia officially launches Talent Services practice
Recruitment

Logicalis Australia officially launches Talent Services practice

Logicalis Australia launches Talent Services to address IT recruitment challenges and provide skilled professionals at unprecedented speed.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia
Job Market

Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia

Companies are hiring fewer casuals than they were compared with June 2022, with the average business posting 9% less shifts year-on-year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023