Talent retention stories - Page 4
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.
Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
AI, risk & security reshape Australian jobs for 2026
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI, risk and job security are set to redefine Australian careers in 2026 as workers shun moves, chase pay rises and cling to hybrid work.
Parramatta Catholic schools gain SAP award nod for HR revamp
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese shortlisted for SAP Best Tech award after modern HR overhaul replacing decades-old payroll system.
IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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hcm
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partner programmes
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it services
Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.
Australian employers use market data to price new roles
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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smb
Australian employers are turning to market data to price new roles, while leaning on profit and internal pay bands for familiar positions.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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smb
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hcm
Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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supply chain
Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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education, learning & training
A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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erp
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m&a
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ict sector
Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
Flexible work fuels rise of side hustles amid soaring costs
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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flexible work
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talent retention
Flexible and remote work enable Australians to manage side hustles alongside their jobs, boosting incomes amid soaring living costs without harming main job performance.
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.