Flexible work stories

A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

A report shows 83% of Australian firms plan to hire over 60% of their workforce remotely by 2025, highlighting a shift towards flexible work strategies.

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.

At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.

Nabil Bukhari steers Extreme Networks towards innovation and transformation, emphasising AI and infinite connectivity, and redefining tech leadership.

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.

Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.

Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.

FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.

In 2024, HP's Work Relationship Index illustrates a global work relationship at breaking point, highlighting the need for flexible workspaces, correct technology, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Kiwis are leading the way in embracing hybrid working, but are facing challenges, according to a survey by Logitech.