Employment stories
The environmental services group is reshaping its leadership as Richard Kirkman takes charge of a GBP £4 billion Northern Europe business.
The multi-year pact should bolster Northern Ireland’s power resilience as utilities face rising cyber threats and ageing infrastructure.
Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
More than 150 Alberta jobs are set to be supported as federal cash helps local manufacturers automate production and diversify exports.
Australian firms may soon run with far fewer managers as AI agents take over tasks once done by lawyers and analysts.
Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.
Canadian small businesses could cut screening time by 75% as Employment Hero’s tool promises faster hiring and clearer candidate feedback.
Almost half of surveyed employers are weighing shorter hours or fewer staff as higher fuel bills squeeze margins and weaken demand across NSW.
The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.
Funding for UK film and TV producers is set to grow after Beechbrook supplied Allegro Finance with a GBP £2m working capital facility.
Rising food and fibre exports are driving more demand for warehouses and cold storage, with Calder Stewart’s pipeline set to double.
Australia could lift wages and jobs if robotics uptake broadens beyond mining and agriculture, according to new modelling.
Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.
The sector supported nearly 861,500 jobs and generated CAD $47.8 billion in government revenues last year, the study said.
Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
Most UK companies now use AI, but a major survey finds small and mid-sized firms report little impact on headcount or job roles so far.
UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.
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