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HeadFirst rebrands as Vertage in staffing shake-up

Customers will keep existing contracts and delivery teams as the staffing group folds 11 brands into Vertage on a single platform.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews

Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Co Connect joins Google AI accelerator for Australia

Its offline safety app for mine workers will be sharpened with Google help, as Co Connect joins a 15-startup AI cohort.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud

Hundreds of educators could spend less time on paperwork as the new system automates family updates and other childcare admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management

The recognition could boost Dayforce's appeal as employers seek software to control labour costs, staffing and compliance across dispersed workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Malware

Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000

Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?

While most firms already use AI tools, many are failing to train staff or tighten governance, widening a costly capability gap.

By Steve Evans • 4 min read • This month

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Digital Transformation

Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data

Poor visibility is leaving frontline managers exposed to compliance breaches, higher labour costs and more stress when shifts change.

By Matthew Kane • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Co-op Live adopts Oracle systems for venue operations

Joined-up software should speed reconciliation and stock control at the 23,500-capacity Manchester arena during peak event rushes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Fife expands Totalmobile rollout across adult care

The expansion should free more time for frontline care, with the system already adding 1,713 hours a week and saving GBP £2.35 million yearly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests

The dual Everest Group recognition strengthens Humanforce's push to sell a broader HCM suite to frontline employers in regulated sectors.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

HeadFirst Global rebrands as Vertage in AUD $16bn push

Customers will keep existing contracts unchanged until 2027 as the new Vertage name rolls out across 11 workforce businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Australian care groups adopt TechnologyOne's Plus AI

The uptake signals growing demand for AI that works inside regulated systems, giving care workers faster access to data without extra reporting tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week