Staffing stories
PeopleIN snaps up New Zealand workforce group Infrawork in a NZD $56 million deal, boosting its trans-Tasman and migrant-labour reach.
Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.
Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.
Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.
AI receptionist boosts revenues by GBP £9 million and cuts missed calls across 65 UK dental practices, improving patient access and staff efficiency.
ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.
Deel launches AI Workforce, offering seven AI agents to automate HR and payroll tasks across 150+ countries, easing understaffing pressures globally.
US small firms are leaning on AI to slash admin costs and free staff for higher-value work, avoiding deeper headcount cuts for now.
Employers warned jargon-laden job ads packed with 'rockstar' and 'ninja' clichés may signal burnout and bias, putting off strong candidates.
Nine Australian businesses spanning travel, retail, construction and tech have been named 2025 Deloitte Private Best Managed winners.
UK restaurants plan fresh tech investment for 2026, betting most heavily on online ordering and delivery ahead of AI and smart kitchens.
Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.
AI hiring slowdown pushes employers to scrutinise online reputation, raising the bar for trust and squeezing early‑career candidates.
AI is fuelling a boom in solo UK “Founder + AI” ventures as entrepreneurs favour lean, automated operations over hiring staff.
Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.
Australian businesses are turning cost optimisation into a permanent strategic mandate, reshaping technology, talent and operations for efficiency.
AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.
PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.
