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'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list
Human Capital Management

'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list

SmartRecruiters crowns “The Orchestrator” Job Title of the Year as employers prioritise coordination roles in AI-driven, fragmented workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud
Digital Transformation

A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AI-led workplaces twice as likely to beat revenue goals
Digital Transformation

AI-led workplaces twice as likely to beat revenue goals

Firms that embed AI in digital workplace tools are twice as likely to beat revenue goals, as gaps widen with slower-moving rivals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills
Unified Communications

AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow
Storage

Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks
Data Analytics

AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks

AI agents are transforming workplaces by automating routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on complex, strategic work across industries like recruitment and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

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Exclusive: Staffbase's Neil Morrison says AI needs human guardrails
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Staffbase's Neil Morrison says AI needs human guardrails

AI is revolutionising internal communications, but Staffbase's Neil Morrison stresses human oversight and leadership authenticity remain essential for success.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Hybrid & Remote Work

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
The human power behind AI adoption
Artificial Intelligence

The human power behind AI adoption

AI adoption is reshaping work rapidly, urging organisations to focus on employee training and involvement to build trust and future-proof careers.

By Justin Meier • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI
Unified Communications

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI

FiveP has become Orchestry's first global premium partner, enhancing AI governance and productivity solutions for Microsoft 365 users across Australia and the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Risk & Compliance

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Australian ICT SMEs lead in AI adoption amid acute skills gap
Data Analytics

Australian ICT SMEs lead in AI adoption amid acute skills gap

Australian small ICT businesses lead AI adoption with 83% using it, despite a severe skills shortage in coding, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
Generative AI

Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards
Unified Communications

VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards

VOSS clinched Best Workplace Management and Highly Commended in Best Service Management Platform at the 2025 UC Awards for its digital workplace tech.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs
EduTech

Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs

With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus
Marketing Technologies

Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus

Cult of Monday has acquired Mondo Search, combining expertise to bolster leadership and talent solutions for tech and other sectors facing workforce challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025