Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 2

Ringover has introduced Pitch Room, an AI-driven sales training tool enabling teams to simulate calls with virtual customers for personalised, scalable learning.

Blackbird IT has earned Great Place to Work certification, with 88% of employees rating it highly, surpassing Australia's 60% national average.

Emergn has launched Stella AI, an integrated platform offering AI-driven coaching and tools to streamline product management across the entire lifecycle.

Nearly one fifth of UK workers are content in their current roles and not seeking promotions, prioritising job satisfaction over career advancement, new research shows.

Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.

Belgium tops the 2025 ranking as the best country for women to work and live, with low wage gaps and generous maternity leave boosting their well-being.

Acronis teams up with CyberCert to help Australian MSPs streamline SMB cybersecurity certification via a unified platform meeting SMB1001 standards.

Repetitive tasks in UK finance departments cost businesses GBP £179 billion annually, harming productivity and driving 74% of workers to consider quitting.

Kennedys and Spellbook have launched an AI training program to equip junior lawyers with skills vital for a legal sector transformed by automation and AI.

The Australian Digital Health Agency and HL7 Australia launch FHIRside, a weekly forum to boost healthcare interoperability and digital health standards.

UK SME leaders focus on resilience and workforce growth amid rising costs and low confidence in economic policies ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

AI is easing administrative tasks in personal insurance advice, allowing advisers more time for human conversations during clients' toughest moments.

Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK’s Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

The gender pay gap in the UK could cost women over GBP £93,400 across a 40-year career, with disparities widening as employees age.

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.