Job Market stories
Rising demand for board-level hires in the UK and US has prompted the search firm to expand specialist coverage after client demand jumped 120%.
Hiring demand across commercial teams strengthened as new financial-year budgets were released, lifting active go-to-market roles to 25,031 in July.
Young jobseekers may struggle without AI literacy and broader soft skills as employers seek staff who can manage digital tools responsibly.
Security teams can now spot hidden AI workloads in live Kubernetes clusters, as Google's new tool also creates immutable ML bills of materials.
The business support group is aiming to widen its impact as Brett Griffiths takes over on 1 October amid regional growth and SME pressure.
Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to back rail works seen as vital for housing growth, jobs and easing congestion.
More than 300 candidates vied for sales roles as employers sought proof of practical skills over CVs at a New Delhi hiring drive.
Australian workers with digital skills can command pay rises of up to 26% as employers demand them in nearly nine in 10 job ads.
The Burlington project is set to sustain more than 200 jobs and add nearly 100 more as demand for transformer equipment rises across North America.
More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three years.
AI worries are prompting more Irish workers to upskill as 41% fear their roles could be affected, a survey found.
Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.
Employers are competing for finance chiefs who can judge AI risks and explain data models, as only a small pool can lead implementations.
UK businesses drew GBP £14.4 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, as London still dominated despite sharp regional gains.
Most Britons think the government is moving too slowly, with 58% saying the UK is not ready for AI's impact on jobs and the economy.
Rising unemployment and softer hiring demand may keep the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious as it weighs the labour market outlook.
Employers say graduates can explain AI concepts, but many still lack the practical confidence needed to use the tools at work.
Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.
Cybersecurity jobseekers will get scholarships, free training and recruiter access as BlackGirlsHack redirects conference funds to direct support.
The upgrade is set to lift output of advanced semiconductors in Ireland and bolster Europe's supply chain as demand grows.
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