Telstra job cuts could damage customer service
24 July, 2018Telstra is contemplating getting rid of 8000 jobs, with fears that this could cause its already poor customer satisfaction levels to plunge further.
Start-ups get easier access to overseas tech talent
03 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe new Global Talent Scheme (GTS) visa stream will allow qualified Australian start-ups to sponsor up to five special visas per year.
Two-thirds of adults fear AI will cause job losses
25 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIs it time to fear the robots? Respondents to a seven-country survey have mixed feelings about letting AI into their workplaces.
Unions call for govt intervention on Telstra job cuts
21 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUnions CEPU and CPSU have called Telstra's decision to cut 8000 jobs a "national jobs emergency that can not be allowed to proceed".
Telstra should rethink job cuts, says Palaszczuk
20 June, 2018Queensland's Premier has called on Telstra to rethink plans that will see 8000 workers lose their jobs.
Telstra to slash 8000 jobs in restructuring
20 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra has announced a major restructuring that will involve cutting 8000 jobs, including one in four executive and middle management roles.
Booming market is increasing IT staff turnover
06 June, 2018The average tenure of permanent IT staff is just 4.6 years, with 71% of Australian CIOs saying voluntary employee turnover has increased.
Govt appoints interim Data Standards body chair
23 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer IBM Australia managing director Andrew Stevens has been named Interim Chair of the Consumer Data Right's Data Standards Body.
Apple named Australia's most attractive employer
15 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe technology sector was named Australia's most attractive industry, and Apple the most desirable employer, in Randstad's 2018 Employer Brand Research.
Delivering on digital diversity
09 May, 2018 by Jo Stewart-Rattray*Rural women are at risk of being left behind, but technology firms and governments working together can help them succeed.
Australia losing global war for tech talent
14 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAtlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes says we must urgently overturn skilled immigration restrictions, build local skills and prepare for wide-scale job losses.
Vocus Group CEO leaves the company
26 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVocus Group CEO George Horth has stepped down from the role "by mutual agreement" with the board after just two years at the helm.
IT workers experiencing poorer work-life balance
09 February, 2018The vast majority of IT workers say their work-life balance is impacted by their role, according to a new report.
Microsoft launches national digital skills program
08 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft's new program aims to prepare Australia's workforce, particularly those most at risk of being left behind, for the future digital economy.
Former Telstra Business chief joins nbn co
07 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer Telstra Business group MD and ICT industry veteran Paul Tyler has joined nbn co as the company's new chief customer officer for business.