Skills shortage stories - Page 24

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionised the healthcare industry while overcoming staff shortages, social distancing requirements, and lockdowns.

The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.

Brands across APAC including Google ANZ, MessageMedia, Meltwater, Seismic and Aircall, will give their employees a full workday to dedicate to upskilling.

Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.

AWS gains approval for billion-dollar Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region project, set to create 1,000 jobs and boost local cloud computing services.

The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.

Zoho launches TrainerCentral, a new business division aimed at filling the gap in the e-learning market and helping trainers create online courses.

Supporting rusty but willing workers to brush up on their skills can be a win-win, says Class Ltd chief technology officer, Alexis Rouch.

According to a new survey from Secure Code Warrior, only 29% of developers believe that writing vulnerability-free code should be prioritised.

The capability enables organisations to determine their learners' proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.

Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.

Incident responders need a wide range of technical and business skills to effectively tackle cyber threats and protect organisations.

Australia is facing a shortage of talent, particularly in the technology sector and data management, hindering economic growth and competitiveness.

Despite the pandemic, cloud adoption for big data projects still lags behind, with hesitancy and technical challenges hindering progress.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Deakin University to develop corporate learning programs in emerging technologies.

Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.

Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.

Launched in 2015, the CFO Indicator Survey provides insights into the challenges, opportunities and priorities for CFOs worldwide.

IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment in Australia is using Qlik's analytics platform to improve data insights and decision-making.