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AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance
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HP's Work Relationship Index finds only 27% of Australian workers have a healthy work relationship. AI usage has more than doubled, yet training gaps and job security fears persist.
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Humanising tech: A vision for the future of marketing
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As AI transforms marketing, blending technology with human connection is vital. Storytelling, empathy, and authenticity are the keys to success.
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Upskilling for a GenAI-driven future
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As generative AI transforms industries, the focus shifts from fear of job loss to the need for workforce upskilling. Organisations must prepare staff to harness GenAI's potential.
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Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.
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What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.
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Thomson Reuters reveals fresh AI insights in new professionals report
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Thomson Reuters' debut Asia and Emerging Markets 'Future of Professionals Report' reveals AI's potential, with 89% of professionals forecasting AI-stimulated creation of novel careers.
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Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.
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IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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IWD 2024: Embracing empathetic leadership as key to greater gender diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amidst ongoing gender disparities, International Women's Day 2024 turns spotlight on empathetic leadership as key to driving gender diversity and fostering inclusivity in the corporate world.
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IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.
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IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Tech firms recognise women's unique strengths in leadership, including empathetic communication and resilience, promoting a more equitable future.
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IWD 2024: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a ‘Yes, And’ Mindset
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The 'Yes, And' view challenges female tech leaders to embrace their multidimensional identities, celebrating professional success while nurturing personal endeavours.
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IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss’ of product and design
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.
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IWD 2024: Psychological safety - Inspiring empowerment and inclusion for women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In celebration of IWD 2024, ThoughtWorks shares insights on the vital role of psychological safety in empowering women and bolstering inclusion within the technology sector.