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Kiwi Stories

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Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

Have you built an AI strategy for your finance function?

As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

EduTech

UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap

The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind

A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

IT Industry

SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Internet of Things

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision

Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Data Analytics

NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC

NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

DevOps

World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices

The latest World Quality Report reveals 68% of organisations are now utilising Generative AI in Quality Engineering, signalling a significant industry shift.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Generative AI

Recognition & good management key to employee engagement

Employee engagement hinges more on quality management and recognition than on work location, new research from Workhuman and Gallup shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses

Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Human Capital Management

UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption

UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Education, Learning & Training

Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually

A report reveals Australian businesses face declining productivity as 28% of workers are dissatisfied with training opportunities amid skills shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

eLearning

AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025

Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead

Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024