Workforce Technology stories - Page 6

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

Tasfreight rolls out OneAdvanced's cloud workforce platform to scrap paper-based rostering and streamline operations across Australia.

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

Orgvue launches Henshaw AI to automate workforce planning, cutting months of data work to minutes and aiding firms like Salesforce in redesign efforts.

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.

Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave, an SAP SuccessFactors extension streamlining leave for employees with multiple roles via a single request.

Shadow IT, widespread in businesses, creates data chaos and compliance risks as SaaS use grows; firms must regain control to protect data and boost efficiency.

Supply chain resilience in 2026 is a competitive edge, driven by evolving trade policies, AI tech, and the need for adaptability amid global uncertainties.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

Mel Tempest, Australian gym pioneer, adopts CoverMe platform at her Ballarat fitness club to enhance staff efficiency and streamline operations.

Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.

Employment Hero enhances HR support for small businesses with real-time tools, cutting wait times from hours to minutes and boosting efficiency.

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.

Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.

Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.

AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.