The Commonwealth Department of Employment has released information highlighting skilled occupations that are facing shortages or recruitment difficulties within Australia. The ratings of shortage reflect employers’ recruitment experience for workers with around three years or more experience in the relevant occupation. The…
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If only we could wish away cybersecurity threats and just focus on what we do best: our business! The cybersecurity maturity – or lack thereof – among Australian businesses makes you wonder if there is something we are missing. The…
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As the world moves into the fourth industrial revolution, which is characterised by a fusion of technologies, the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres are being blurred. Compared with previous industrial revolutions, this one is evolving at an…
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The fourth industrial revolution is seeing a fundamental transformation of the way businesses operate. One of the technologies driving that evolution is the Internet of Things (IoT). As more businesses invest in these technologies to remain competitive, cyber threats are…
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In recent years there have been repeated controversies over illegal access by unauthorised persons to the private data that businesses gather about or host for their customers. These so-called ‘data breaches’ are attracting increasing government attention. On 13 February 2017,…
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If wastage, maintaining quality, data accuracy, poor documentation, injury rates and associated downtime are concerns for your business, you’re not alone. Ai Group research shows that these are widespread problems in Australian businesses. New technology and changing business processes make…
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The nature of the workforce is continuously evolving and a growing number of workers are increasing demand for flexible and autonomous work. The emergence of digital talent platforms linking workers and employers is the driving force behind the increasing prominence…
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Have you ever dreamed of launching a tirade of abuse at the boss before exiting in a blaze of glory? Then this blog’s for you. In my 25-year career, I’ve worked for seven full-time employers (including my current gig). That’s…
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Journalism can be a tough gig to get a start in. When your resume is blank and your portfolio empty, any opportunity to get some experience under the belt tends to prompt inordinate feelings of extreme gratitude. More often than…
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You may not have had an employee brash enough to use the well-known phrase uttered by Cuba Gooding Jr’s character in Jerry Maguire. But if you work in management, or are a business owner, you have no doubt been approached…
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