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By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Artificial Intelligence

By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines

Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows

COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Enterprise Resource Planning

Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life

The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Skillsoft launches new leadership focused online learning resource
eLearning

Skillsoft launches new leadership focused online learning resource

Skillsoft launches online learning resources to develop leadership skills, focusing on digital leadership in today's fast-changing world.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?

Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap
eLearning

How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
A new data centre for Frankfurt as Skillsoft puts down roots
DataCentre infrastructure

A new data centre for Frankfurt as Skillsoft puts down roots

Skillsoft has launched a new data centre in Frankfurt to meet European GDPR demands and support growing regional use of its Percipio learning platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet
Hyperscale

Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Cybersecurity

Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
World Backup Day 2018: Lineup of experts share their opinions
Disaster Recovery

World Backup Day 2018: Lineup of experts share their opinions

Experts from Commvault, Aeriandi, Cloudian, and Scale Computing (among others) have come together to share their insights and help raise awareness.

By Ashton Young • 7 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
IT Automation

FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Storage

The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess

Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation's data safe and its employees productive.

By Steve Wainwright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff
Education, Learning & Training

New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff

Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing
Cybersecurity

Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

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