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Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Application Performance Monitoring

Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes
Job market

Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes

Australian firms grapple with the influx of AI-generated resumes, spending nearly 10 days sorting through unsuitable applications for each job.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent
Flexible work

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Australian tech firms losing talent despite flexible work options
Productivity

Australian tech firms losing talent despite flexible work options

Remote's 2024 Global Workforce Report reveals that despite leading in flexible work options, Australian tech firms are losing talent to even more flexible rivals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia
Work-life balance

The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia

Australia's Right to Disconnect bill comes into effect, aiming to protect work-life balance by allowing employees to disengage from work communications outside official hours.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Productivity

Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents

A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Workday rolls out global payroll tool with Remote integration
Human Capital Management

Workday rolls out global payroll tool with Remote integration

Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools

Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
TMetric unveils enhanced invoicing for faster, error-free billing
Enterprise Resource Planning

TMetric unveils enhanced invoicing for faster, error-free billing

TMetric launches upgraded Invoices feature, streamlining billing and speeding up payments for remote and multi-client teams with customisable, error-free invoices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Remote launches global HRIS to streamline cross-border hiring
Human Capital Management

Remote launches global HRIS to streamline cross-border hiring

Remote has launched a global HRIS to simplify cross-border hiring, helping firms manage compliance and payroll for distributed teams across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries

Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment

Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Licensing

Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management
EduTech

Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management

Shure launches ShureCloud, a cloud-enabled platform for centralised management of its AV devices and software, offering real-time remote control and updates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer
SAP

Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer

Global HR firm Remote appoints John Kelly as CRO to spearhead revenue growth, as they continue their market expansion and mission to transform global employment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces
EduTech

Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces

Research reveals that 59% of UK employees may leave their jobs due to overly complicated IT systems, highlighting urgent calls for simpler digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025