Remote tech workers are paid nearly twice as much as their full-time office counterparts, a global survey from Landing.Jobs has found. Technology professionals in every region reported higher salaries if they were fully remote or had flexible working arrangements compared with people working full office jobs, according to the Global Tech Talent Trends 2022 survey. On average,… Read more »
For two years, online meeting fatigue has been a key concern as people spend a large part of their day on screen in meetings. But now we’re heading back into the office, many workers are starting to remember that online is not the problem, it’s often simply the meetings themselves. How do you make sure… Read more »
What’s the secret to keeping good talent in tech right now and how fundamental are issues such as hybrid work to the future success of your startup? Creating a culture where teams actively want to be there is one of the biggest challenges tech companies face in the wake of the global pandemic. To address… Read more »
The pandemic has fundamentally changed altered the dynamics in the local tech jobs market, creating unprecedented demand for tech talent in Australia. According to data from Aon Insights, several forces are coalescing to create a talent squeeze — a burgeoning local startup scene, the growth in digital transformation projects in many organisations, and the growing… Read more »
The cost of personal distraction to mental health and productivity has been well documented. But less understood is the impact of distraction on SaaS startup growth. Having your attention constantly drawn to shiny new things (or even mundane things) will have a massive impact on your ability to grow your business. It takes your focus… Read more »
What happens when a sports-mad CEO joins a small NGO disability charity? A tech upgrade for its remote support “coaches”, for a start. The charity sector isn’t exactly known for its cutting-edge tech, but Wallara isn’t your average charity. “We’ve invested a lot in our digital side,” says CEO Phil Hayes-Brown. “When I came here… Read more »
As demand for alternative protein sources grows, Australians are increasingly looking for options that are healthy, sustainable and ethically made. At CSIRO, we have produced a “protein roadmap” to guide investments in a diverse range of new products and ingredients. We believe plant-based patties, lab-made meat and insects are just some of the foods set… Read more »
We are witnessing a radical change in how Gen Z jobseekers across Australia & New Zealand think about their careers. In the US, many of the best and brightest students flock to Silicon Valley to join or build transformational companies like Tesla, Khan Academy, Coinbase & Discord. Meanwhile in Australia, our high achievers have traditionally… Read more »
The developers behind the twin towers office complex at Sydney’s Tech Central innovation hub have lodged their final Development Application (DA) for the $3 billion redevelopment of the site. Central Place Sydney, a joint project between Dexus and Frasers Property Group, is adjacent to Central Station at the southern end of Henry Deane Plaza, sits… Read more »
ASX-listed accounting fintech Xero has opened new Australian headquarters in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn. The 7000 square metres site, spanning four levels, brings together Xero’s Melbourne team under one roof for the first time after a decade. The office features breakout spaces (with hearing assistance solutions), webinar suites and an indoor garden – a… Read more »
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting (please pick up after your dog!). But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door? Plenty of Australians don’t. For many, what you drag in on the bottom of your shoes is the last thing on the mind as… Read more »
This weekend, you might hit “place order” for a meal delivery. Or jump in a ride share to meet friends. In both cases, you’ll be engaging a gig worker. “Gig worker” is a term that generally refers to people who get work through smartphone apps – think Uber, Ola, AirTasker, Snappr, and others. Approximately 250,000… Read more »
The disruption of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to reconsider our relationship to work, as well as our spending priorities. Some are eager to return to pre-pandemic “normality”. Others have found working from home to be liberating and are keen to preserve their newfound autonomy. Still others, such as health workers, are… Read more »
Product-led growth experts Unlocking Growth are offering 5 free scholarships to Australians interested in developing their startup growth skills. Co-founders Audrey Melnik and Peter Ikladious returned to Australia after spending two decades collectively in tech and startup sectors in the US. They launched Unlocking Growth in February 2021. The firm subsequently delivered several projects with… Read more »
Is gaming good or bad for us? That generally depends on your view on gaming overall. But can it make you more productive at work? Well one startup is testing the theory, with medical virtual reality company Vantari VR is encouraging its staff to game during work hours. It seems counter-intuitive, but co-founders and co-CEOs,… Read more »
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