Human Resources (HR) stories - Page 14

HR is evolving with AI-powered tools to deliver personalised learning and development, making upskilling key for talent retention and business growth.

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.

KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.

With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.

aconso launches aconso Insights, a real-time HR analytics tool integrating with PowerBI and Tableau to enhance workforce data-driven decision-making.

Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.

Freshworks unveils Freshservice Journeys, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline employee transitions like onboarding and offboarding across departments.

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

Greenhouse plans to invest over AUD $2 million to expand in Australia, doubling its local team and opening a Sydney office to boost its hiring platform services.

Cult of Monday has acquired Mondo Search, combining expertise to bolster leadership and talent solutions for tech and other sectors facing workforce challenges.

Warden AI research finds AI hiring tools significantly fairer than humans, boosting diversity with up to 45% fairer treatment for minority candidates.

By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.

Oracle Red Bull Racing is adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance finance, HR and customer operations, boosting efficiency under F1's strict cost cap.

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.