Sydney-based Hatch raises $7 million for its AI-powered jobs marketplace
Sydney-based startup Hatch plans to scale its AI-powered jobs marketplace for gen Z job seekers after closing an oversubscribed $7 million seed funding round.
Revealed: The 66 new occupations facing worker shortages on the Skills Priority List
Tax accountants, architects, and waiters are among the professions to join the new-look skills priority list in 2023, as a storm of labour market shortages, training bottlenecks, and payroll constraints keep Australian businesses from acquiring the talent they need.
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.
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.
Adventus raises $22 million as Labor launches inquiry into student agents
Student recruitment platform, Adventus, has just landed $22 million in a fresh round of funding led by existing investors.
‘Tinder for jobs’ app Getahead raises $1.38 million to disrupt the job hiring process
Getahead's pre-seed round was led by Pipeline Capital and supported by Di Bella Coffee founder Phil Di Bella.
eBook: HR trends for businesses in 2023
Download this eBook for how you can invest in these emerging trends to strengthen your workplace as we head into 2023.
How to retain staff amid the turbulent economic climate of 2023
In 2023, companies will yield substantial savings from retaining talent rather than replacing it.
Tech layoffs an opportunity to acquire top-level talent, SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear says
The growing tide of tech layoffs provides a new opportunity for stable companies to acquire top-tier talent, but businesses should maintain "discipline" around their hiring decisions, SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear says.
How to attract and retain the right people for your business
With competition for skills placing businesses under increasing strain, an ‘ad-hoc’ approach will no longer make the grade.