A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
In spite of all the current hype, AI is not a new field of study, but it has its ground in the fifties. If we exclude the pure philosophical reasoning path that goes from the Ancient Greek to Hobbes, Leibniz, and Pascal, AI as we know it has been officially started in 1956 at Dartmouth College,…
Read MoreHiring in the Digital Age: What's Next for Recruiting?
Ask any business about its top challenges for 2016 — the odds are good that recruiting and retaining talent are somewhere on that list. Smart companies know that they're only as good as their best workers, and will prioritize seeking out the best of the best for their organizations. Click here to read the…
Read MoreThe FOURTH Industrial Revolution is Here
There has been talk of a fourth industrial revolution for a while now. I believe it is well and truly here. The physical, biological and digital worlds are being brought closer than ever before by new technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics and mixed reality. In turn, the way…
Read MoreBig Data: How IT's Transforming the SME Landscape
Originally considered a tool for larger enterprises, more and more SMBs are now reaping the benefits of big data analytics. Big data analytics has become an invaluable tool in the business landscape. Organisations are using the insights gleaned from big data mining to rethink their operations, offerings and outlook. Click here to read the full article.…
Read MoreAddressing the Controversy
In 1996, then Prime Minister Paul Keating proposed the 457 Temporary Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa program. The subsequent Howard government then oversaw the implementation of the scheme, which enabled Australia to catch up to the immigration programs of many other developed countries, and thus increase its participation in global trade. The program still exists today…
Read MoreLanding Digital Talent
The war for digital talent has officially started. But you cannot hire just anybody – you need someone who has a general understanding of the business and a genuine interest for technology. However, according to a recent survey from CapGemini, the problem is that over 90% of companies lack the necessary digital skills to survive in today’s market.…
Read MoreWith Five Generations Represented in the Job Market
In this complex and fast-moving environment, a core challenge for business owners and managers is to attract and retain skilled talent. The current workforce available for hire is incredibly rich and diverse. From the tech-savvy iGen looking for their first role, to the not-yet retired Traditionalists looking to keep busy, there are currently five generations…
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