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New research from AI-driven chatbot Sapia.ai has found that chat-based interviews are one of the fairest means of evaluating candidates with a disability.

Investing in promising candidates who are new to the ICT sector is good for them and your organisation too.

GUEST OPINION by Lisa Papli, Head of Marketing and Sales Operations Somerville: Will the tech downturn that commenced late last year make it a little easier for Australian businesses to recruit and retain experienced ICT personnel?

COMPANY NEWS: Australian-founded start-up Referall has launched a new digital talent marketplace designed to unlock and amplify the value of referral network and bring high-quality candidates to the forefront of the right job opportunities.

GUEST OPINION: According to the Information Systems Consortium, there are approximately 2.7 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs around the world today. There are simply not enough people with the required cyber specialisms to carry out the work in this high-growth sector. Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy highlighted this issue, and the Government committed millions of dollars via the Cyber Security National Workforce Growth Program to address the skills shortage.

The APAC region has lower unemployment and more vacancies than before the pandemic and, despite unemployment figures in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia dropping to or below pre-pandemic levels, the three countries have seen vacancies increase by 83%, 127% and 111%, respectively, according to a new report.

The global digital and technology job market has soared to up to 145% above pre-COVID levels, according to a new report which also finds that quality candidates are inundated with opportunities, with multiple offers frequently at play.

Job advertising volumes levelled out nationally with a slight increase of 1.3% in the two weeks from 22 June to 5 July compared to the previous two weeks, with volumes in Victoria down slightly, according to the latest employment report from recruitment firm SEEK.

Australian global recruitment and talent management firm, Hudson is partnering with Melbourne-based startup PredictiveHire in a deal which it says will help companies make candidate selection smarter, faster and fairer.

Australian-listed education technology company Schrole Group has entered into a binding term sheet ahead of an agreement with International School Services to provide a comprehensive recruitment service for international schools under the brand ISS-Schrole Advantage.

Finite Recruitment has renewed its commitment to candidate care and providing best-in-class service with the launch of its new website.

Human resources tech company Xref has won a tender to provide automated, online candidate referencing to NBN Co for the National Broadband Network.

Technology has had, and continues to have, a profound effect on the business of recruiting.

A shortage of professionals with the right IT skills to meet demand in key areas of the industry is likely to have a significant impact on Australian businesses this year.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for employers to find appropriately qualified ICT professionals to fill available jobs, with recruiters struggling to source talented candidates to fill vacant roles. 

Managing employment risk is a critical part of the hiring process and can cost a business both money and reputation if the correct procedures are not followed.

The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association has strengthened its Certification program with a new reference checking facility.

Launch Recruitment’s Rebecca Wallace has a message for ICT professionals in the market for a job – “stay abreast of what’s going on in the IT market and keep your skills updated.”

The Australian and New Zealand ICT jobs market is a mixture of good, not so good and bad. Research released today highlights a contradictory employment landscape, and prompts a warning that a lack of talent to fill specialised roles may impact Australia’s ability to maintain a globally recognised technology sector.