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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: How businesses can make the most of an unusual job market

Simon Tate — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:13:01 +0000

The job market won’t stay like this forever. Make the most of it. Recharge your workforce and double down on the people who make you successful.

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Smart50 win has helped “attract top talent to our business”: hipages Group

SmartCompany — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:51:43 +0000

hipages Group chief people and culture officer said the tech directory platform uses Smart50 wins to attract and retain new staff.

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AI hype tapers off? Only one in 588 job ads demand AI skills

Poppy Johnston — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:03:07 +0000

Demand for employees with generative artificial intelligence skills peaked the year ChatGPT was launched and has tapered off in the past two years, amid hype and concern over the impact of the technology.

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The problem with relying on character references when recruiting

Timothy Colin Bednall — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:05:47 +0000

Nearly every employer does reference checks when hiring for a job, but research suggests there are important limitations worth keeping in mind.

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Employment Hero debuts SmartMatch amid concerns over AI and recruitment bias

Tegan Jones — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:26:26 +0000

Employment Hero's new AI tool, SmartMatch, aims to revolutionise SME recruitment but raises concerns about potential bias and fairness.

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Sydney falls, Melbourne AWOL on 2024 ‘best cities for remote work’ list

David Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:00:04 +0000

In its 2024 list, HR management platform Remote states Sydney is the Australian city best-suited to the work-from-home lifestyle and remote employment.

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Sapia.ai reveals chat-based job interviews preferred by women and minorities

Tegan Jones — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:08:47 +0000

Research from Sapia.ai has found many women and racial minority groups prefer chat-based job interviews rather than video calls.

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Sydney-based Hatch raises $7 million for its AI-powered jobs marketplace

Morganne Kopittke — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:12:26 +0000

Sydney-based startup Hatch plans to scale its AI-powered jobs marketplace for gen Z job seekers after closing an oversubscribed $7 million seed funding round.

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A blueprint to navigate the uncertain business landscape in 2024

Lauren Karan — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:02:37 +0000

These career trends are poised to shape the way businesses operate in 2024 and beyond. Here's how your business can prepare.

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More employers are using AI for recruitment and that’s a problem

Angelo Capuano — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:43:10 +0000

Some new recruitment technologies that employ AI are creating unprecedented risks to equality in the workplace, with the potential for discrimination.

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