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Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
eCommerce

Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends

Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Unified Communications

The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit
Storage

Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit

At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks
EduTech

Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks

Nabil Bukhari steers Extreme Networks towards innovation and transformation, emphasising AI and infinite connectivity, and redefining tech leadership.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.

By Bariya Osama • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
Agricultural Technology

IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector

Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.

By Merylee Crockett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
Productivity

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates

A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes
Unified Communications

IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

By Leah Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025
Partner Programmes

Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025

A report shows 83% of Australian firms plan to hire over 60% of their workforce remotely by 2025, highlighting a shift towards flexible work strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent
Flexible work

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows
Human Capital Management

Flexible working crucial for NZ office workers, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024