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Frontline teams are left in the dark - And it's costing businesses
Partner Programmes

Frontline teams are left in the dark - And it's costing businesses

Frontline workers often lack real-time updates, causing costly inefficiencies and missed shifts; firms say better communication boosts productivity by 25%.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking
Human Capital Management

Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

By Neil Webster • 8 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector
Human Capital Management

KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector

KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Hybrid onboarding found most effective, research reveals gaps
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hybrid onboarding found most effective, research reveals gaps

Research shows hybrid onboarding is most effective, with 75% satisfaction, while gaps remain in AI use and personalised learning during induction.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
Human Capital Management

Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey
Critical Infrastructure

DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey

DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Employee Retention stories

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women
Identity and Access Management

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development
EduTech

Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development

HR is evolving with AI-powered tools to deliver personalised learning and development, making upskilling key for talent retention and business growth.

By Aaron Rau • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

Four-day week replaces Summer Fridays for UK's younger workforce

Nearly half of UK firms now offer a four-day work week, replacing 'Summer Fridays' as younger workers lead demand for permanent flexibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market
Artificial Intelligence

Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law
Licensing

New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law

New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Australian workplaces face productivity losses from friction
Human Capital Management

Australian workplaces face productivity losses from friction

A report reveals 92% of Australian workers experience workplace friction, hampering productivity due to poor communication, complex processes, and tech overload.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands
Digital Transformation

Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process
Human Capital Management

Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff
Human Capital Management

Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff

Konica Minolta Australia has been named a Great Place To Work CertifiedTM workplace for 2025, with 72% of staff citing it a great place to work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025