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Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

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Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.
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Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

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One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
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Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

3 days ago
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Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
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Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

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Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.
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AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

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Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
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Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges

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Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
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Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

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European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.
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Can Canada keep its startup talent from heading south?

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Canada faces a challenge, as a study shows that many startups are unwilling to remain in the country long-term for better funding opportunities elsewhere.
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Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
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Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.
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Australia’s cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australia’s cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.
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AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.
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Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
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Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Gender pay gap drives staff turnover & shrinks talent in Australia

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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A new survey reveals Australia’s gender pay gap drives one-third of women to quit, reducing staff motivation and shrinking the talent pool for businesses.
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Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.