Insights

Is the push for gender equality creating unwanted repercussions from some men?

01 Jun 2019

Last week, we wrapped up the second event of our #WomeninSTEM series following the premiere of our #WomeninSTEM panel event last year. It was an unprecedented opportunity for everyone to come together and address gender inequality within the workplace.

Are banks in Japan prepared for its country’s ‘Cashless Vision’ at all?

01 Jun 2019

Despite a long-standing dependence on cash, regulatory changes that are threatening competition and changing out customer behaviours have spurred Japan to embrace a new form of currency – digital money.

Summary of response to IR35 Consultation

01 Jun 2019

In March 2019 HMRC released their consultation into Off-payroll working rules from April 2020, read our response to the consultation...

Tags: IR35

Why is APAC currently spending big money on RPA?

01 Jun 2019

From automation to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning technologies, organisations have become smarter in adopting less manual means of operation. Automation technologies like Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) have been around for the last ten years and organisations are now anticipating the returns from integrating this into their business.

Has the digital boom affected the banking and finance industry in the gulf?

May 2019

The prominence of fintech along with a shift in consumer preferences have disrupted the banking and finance industry across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

How will the Budget 2019-20 impact jobs within the STEM industry, specifically the cyber security space?

May 2019

In the lead-up to the federal election, the Budget 2019-20 papers have disclosed a number of action points relating to the cyber security market and the broader STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) industry.

Are marketing technologies in the finance industry a hit or miss?

May 2019

Marketing technologies (Martech) have been around for the past few years but their presence have become even more prominent in today’s digital age. The marketing industry itself has evolved and penetrated multiple industries including the financial sector.

Huxley Comes to Ireland

May 2019

One of the world’s leading STEM recruitment brands, Huxley, has opened its first ever Irish office in Dublin.

Singapore going deep with tech in 2020?

15 Jan 2020

The software development industry is a dynamic sector, supported by limitless advancements in deep technologies. Deep technology – known as technologies derived from continuous engineering innovation, scientific advances and discoveries – have been the key driver of growth.

The rise of the electric vehicle-is it truly better for the environment?

08 Jan 2020

With the rise in electronic vehicles (EVs) in 2019, our very own sector specialist, Lindsay Hartland, shared his thoughts on the environmental impact of this new tech. He suggested that the whole supply chain should be making steps towards improving the impact to the environment not just praising the benefits of the end-product. Find out what he had to say...

Tags: ENGINEERING

Top 5 tech jobs you should look out for in 2020

26 Dec 2019

From Artificial Intelligence to Robotics and Data Science, APAC remains as an irresistible magnet to global tech giants with its world-class innovation. Find out what are the top emerging jobs according to Linkedin's latest report here!

Tags: APAC TECHNOLOGY

Is Asia-Pacific the place to be in finance for 2020?

17 Dec 2019

The biggest challenge for organisations today would be to manage their evolving workforce at a time of rapid change. This is especially so within Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) robust banking and financial industry where growth can be impeded due to the lack of the right digital talent.

Tags: APAC BANKING AND FINANCE