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Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances
Human Capital Management

Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances

Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals insights on enhancing employee experiences in Singapore, addressing challenges and highlighting the importance of workplace culture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

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Learning and Development in action
Partner Programmes

Learning and Development in action

Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.

By Aisling MacNamara • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value
Unified Communications

AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value

A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Data Analytics

KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld

KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Recognition & good management key to employee engagement
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

Stories from Other Regions

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Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024
Unified Communications

Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024

Beyond Key has been named one of the best workplaces in IT and IT-BPM for 2024, highlighting its focus on employee well-being and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion
Schools

IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion

IMP Software closed 2024 with significant growth, now serving over 500 Multi-Academy Trusts and 5,000 schools, backed by key new appointments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Alyve Health partners with CaratLane for habit challenge
Gamification

Alyve Health partners with CaratLane for habit challenge

Alyve Health and CaratLane have teamed up to launch the 'Becoming a Habit Champion' programme, aimed at enhancing employee well-being through healthy habits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
ISACA

ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts

A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles
Workplace culture

UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles

UK tech professionals are seeking a 20% pay rise to remain in their jobs, with 49% considering leaving for better compensation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Human Capital Management

Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment

The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
GumGum appoints Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia
Marketing Technologies

GumGum appoints Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia

GumGum has appointed Matt Coote as Country Manager for Australia, tasked with boosting revenue and enhancing market presence in the digital advertising sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
Human rights

Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly
Productivity

Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly

A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024