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Lightcast unveils Skills Agent to streamline HR skills mapping

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Lightcast launches Skills Agent, an automation tool that uses real-time labour data to streamline HR skills mapping and reduce costly manual audits.
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Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.
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Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
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Rapid7 announces new cybersecurity hub in Pune, India

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Rapid7 is set to establish a new Global Capability Centre in Pune, strengthening its global security operations and enhancing local cybersecurity talent.
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Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.
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APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
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AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs

Tue, 14th May 2024
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AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.
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Avani Prabhakar promoted to Chief People Officer at Atlassian

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Amid global growth, software giant Atlassian elevates Avani Prabhakar to the role of Chief People Officer, strengthening their commitment to diversity, equity, and business transformation.
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Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.
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Topia & Jobbatical partner to revolutionise global talent mobility

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Topia and Jobbatical unite to streamline international work relocations, revolutionising global talent mobility with tech-enabled visa and relocation services.
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Sapia Labs presents 'revolutionary' AI research at SIOP conference

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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At the upcoming SIOP conference, Sapia Labs will present four innovative research pieces on how AI and chat interview technology can revolutionise hiring practices.
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IBM research: 42% of companies adopt AI, success hinges on workforce trust

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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New IBM research shows 42% of businesses have deployed AI, with success hinging on workforce trust and acceptance, according to Bartek Roszak, Head of AI at STX Next.
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ServiceNow acquires 4Industry & EY's app to boost smart industrial workflow

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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ServiceNow acquires 4Industry and EY's Smart Daily Management application to boost its operational technology capabilities, promoting efficiency and heightening experiences for connected workers.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.
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Charlotte Roberts named new Chief People Officer at The IN Group

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Global recruitment company, The IN Group, confirms Charlotte Roberts as their new Chief People Officer to cultivate employee engagement and guide global people strategy.