Employment Hero secures $263 million raise in 2023’s biggest deal
Australian HR and payroll giant Employment Hero has secured a fresh $263 million capital raise, a figure that prepares the venture for deeper international expansion while defying the downswing in blockbuster funding activity.
‘Kept me awake at night’: The ethical considerations of AI in recruitment
Within the next year, if you apply for a new job or a promotion it's likely your application will initially be screened by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
How companies can benefit by hiring “hidden” candidates
Even as employers scramble to hire for open positions, millions of capable candidates struggle merely to be considered.
The hidden pitfalls of early-stage startup recruitment
Why would a candidate even entertain the idea of working for a company that has an eight out of 10 chance of failing in the next two years, asks Steve Grace.
Women applicants trust AI more than human recruiters
According to a recent white paper, women are 30% more likely to complete a job application if an AI recruiter is involved.
PeopleGPT deploys AI in recruitment, but not without downsides
US-based PeopleGPT is using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help companies find the perfect candidates for their open positions.
The Kogan job application question an AI struggled to answer
Kogan.com founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan has shared an unusual, AI-generated response to one of the company's recent job ads.
Navigating the changes to Australia’s skilled migrant program: The good, the bad and the ugly
Australia's immigration system is suffering from a decade of breathtaking neglect, and changes are coming to the country's skilled migration program.
Employment Hero creates ‘super app’ with AI recruitment tools and auto-generated job descriptions for SMEs
Small businesses struggling to find the right staff now have an artificial intelligence-powered tool to do their bidding, as Employment Hero launches a new app it claims will automate the most tedious parts of the recruiting process.
Home Affairs “conscious of fixing” small business visa delays, as some applications stretch to 16 months
Home Affairs is working to make the skilled visa application process easier for small businesses, according to a department representative.
Five ways SMEs can leverage the ‘great unretirement’ in their business
Older workers bring a wealth of experience, skills, and knowledge to the table. They have been through multiple economic cycles, have a strong work ethic and are often seeking stability, making them less likely to switch jobs.
Four out of five Australian managers say new employees must be AI-ready: Microsoft
Four out of five Australian managers say new hires will need skills to manage the growth of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Microsoft says, reflecting the current buzz around next-generation technology and a genuine belief its long-term capabilities.