Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 5

As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.

Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.

Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.

CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

AWS and Code for Schools launch an AI literacy programme to educate one million Australian K-12 students, teachers, and parents by 2026.

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors partners with Multiverse to launch an AI and data training academy, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

A new UK Centre for Creative AI, backed by UCL, RCA, and industry partners, aims to revolutionise AI use in arts, fashion, media and more.

CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.

AWS invests USD $100 million to expand its Generative AI Innovation Centre, enhancing AI tools and developer support for global customers.

ROKLive 2025, hosted by Rockwell Automation on the Gold Coast, offers hands-on labs, new product launches and robotics showcases for over 500 industry professionals.

With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.

Keller Williams Singapore launches with a SGD $10m platform, offering realtors up to 94% commission and AI-driven tools to boost independence and growth.

Decidr partners with Australian Institute of Management to deploy agentic AI tech, enhancing personalised learning in the corporate education sector nationwide.