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Employment Hero tops AUD $400 million in annual revenue

The Australian software group stayed free cash flow positive as recurring revenue rose AUD $100 million in 12 months to exceed AUD $400 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

MYOB

Australian mid-sized firms absorb cost rises as they grow

Mid-sized firms are still planning to lift hiring and investment, despite absorbing an average AUD $6,700 a month rise in running costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Data Protection

Unions urge AI workplace protections in Senate inquiry

Workers face job losses, intrusive monitoring and opaque decisions as unions press senators for enforceable rules on AI at work.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Jobseekers make more applications as confidence falls

Candidates are sending 36% more applications, yet only a quarter feel sure they can land a suitable role as searches stretch to 5.7 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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Human Capital Management

HiBob's Bob Hiring named leader in talent acquisition

The recognition could help HiBob win customers seeking recruitment software that links hiring to workforce planning, onboarding and core HR.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

Tool sprawl is quietly taxing the recruitment desk. A more unified model is changing the economics

Agencies could gain margin and speed by replacing disconnected software with one system that gives consultants live client, candidate and revenue data.

By Simone Titus • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Rillet opens London office to spearhead Europe push

UK and European demand is now helping to justify Rillet's first major overseas move, with the finance software firm hiring in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Network Infrastructure

Aleph unites Red Alpha Singapore & nuKudo in rebrand

The combined business aims to widen access to tech jobs by training candidates without traditional qualifications for employers in fast-growing fields.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Small Business

British Business Bank backs Beach Point SME fund with £59m

The state-backed lender's latest commitment takes its potential support for Beach Point above £100 million, widening finance for smaller firms outside London.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Clean technologies

Kinewell opens Newcastle head office & creates five jobs

Demand for offshore wind software has driven Kinewell to expand in Newcastle, as £1 million-plus of investment funds five new roles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Phishing

Cyber security now starts at the job interview

Remote hiring is now a security risk, as AI lets applicants fake identity and skills before they ever get company access.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Baltic Assist says AI cuts junior jobs in Lithuania

Routine back-office work is shrinking in Lithuania as AI lifts output per employee by about 50% and halves junior hiring at Baltic Assist.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Human Capital Management

Employment Hero's UK revenue grows 84% as global ARR tops £200m

UK annual recurring revenue jumped 84% as the software group became free cash flow positive and expanded its customer base beyond 30,000 businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Public Cloud

Microsoft licensing practices hit US businesses, survey says

More than half of US firms surveyed said Microsoft's licensing terms had forced them to raise prices, cut spending or delay AI projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Leadership

Consulting firms rethink growth as boutiques gain ground

Boutique and entrepreneur-led consultancies are forcing bigger rivals to rethink hiring, structure and growth as clients demand sharper expertise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

UK firms face GBP £3.8bn tech overspend on AI costs

Unexpected AI and infrastructure bills are forcing UK firms to divert money from hiring and investment, with overspend put at GBP £3.8 billion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago