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Culture-first leadership doesn't mean 'soft' leadership
Leadership

Culture-first leadership doesn't mean 'soft' leadership

Culture-first leaders aren't 'soft'; they pair empathy with high standards, commercial discipline and tough decisions to drive performance.

By Hyun Choi • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system
Human Capital Management

Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

By Sabour Huml • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers
Digital Transformation

International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers

On International Women's Day 2026, female tech leaders warn AI risks deepening bias unless women shape, lead and design the future.

By Bel Lloyd • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day
Human Capital Management

Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.

By Gisela Carere • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Sales survey reveals quota chaos despite rising AI use
Digital Transformation

Sales survey reveals quota chaos despite rising AI use

Sales teams enter new years blind as quotas arrive late, targets shift faster and AI fails to fix mounting planning and commission chaos.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit
Storage

File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit

Broken documents and file mix-ups are costing firms an average of USD $6,790 per employee each year, a new survey of US workers finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.

By Brad Pulford • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

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Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers
Digital Transformation

Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers

IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.

By Catherine Larroche • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.

By May Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The power of mentorship and what tech veterans can learn from the next generation
EduTech

The power of mentorship and what tech veterans can learn from the next generation

Mentorship is reshaping tech careers as seasoned leaders invest in young women, learning fresh skills and perspectives in return.

By Maria Alves • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI
Human Capital Management

Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI

As AI booms, tech is wasting vital female talent; embracing 'give to gain' could close skills gaps, cut costs and build fairer systems.

By Lauren Hawker Zafer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right
Human Capital Management

Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right

In a tight tech talent market, firms win on retention by nailing everyday culture, clarity, fairness and truly flexible work.

By Nicole Ivory • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap
Fintech

UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap

UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Employers urged to ditch 'rockstar' jargon in job ads
Human Capital Management

Employers urged to ditch 'rockstar' jargon in job ads

Employers warned jargon-laden job ads packed with 'rockstar' and 'ninja' clichés may signal burnout and bias, putting off strong candidates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Australian staff buck global slump in engagement levels
Data Protection

Australian staff buck global slump in engagement levels

Australian employee engagement climbs to 68% against a global slide, with frequent feedback and clear change communication credited.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
Human Capital Management

AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia

Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK
Data Protection

AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK

AI rollouts are lifting UK staff engagement, but new research warns unapproved 'shadow AI' use is outpacing employers' controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills
Digital Transformation

UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026