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One in four high technology companies in Australia is looking to introduce flexible working arrangements into their companies to combat the skills squeeze. Results from the latest Survey of Salaries and Remuneration Packaging in the Australian ICT Industry, released by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), reveals that 11 per cent of responding organisations are using flexible work arrangements as an attraction and retention tool. A further 25 per cent of companies surveyed may introduce flexible work arrangements within the next six months. “In a tight labour market, retention of talent continues to be a primary focus for high technology companies in Australia,” says AIIA’s Chief Executive Officer, Sheryle Moon. “While it may seem that the war for talent has picked up the pace, average salary increases over the August 2006–August survey period have increased by 5.1 percent. When compared with the 5.0 per cent increase over the previous survey period, we can be reassured that the ICT jobs market remains relatively stable,” Ms Moon says.
Companies urged to get a Second Life Speaking at the annual AIIA Board of Directors dinner in Canberra last Wednesday night, AIIA's CEO, Sheryle Moon, told the audience that Second Life was not just a game for spotty youth and that AIIA's Second Life presence reflects the Association's desire to educate Australian businesses - especially SMEs - about the environment's vast potential to reshape the way they interact with customers. "Gartner predicts that by 2010 80 per cent of active Internet users will have a Second Life – even if it is not in Second Life. That’s only three years away," Ms Moon said. Read more AIIA’s Annual Board of Directors Dinner
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Read more Employers – do you need skilled workers? The Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the New South Wales Government will host the Australia Needs Skills expo on Saturday 29 September at Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Australia Needs Skills expo is a tailored, cost effective and practical method for employers to recruit skilled staff, including ICT professionals. More than 5,000 people attended last year's event, with more than 50 employers exhibiting to find skilled workers. Around 650 ICT professionals attended the 2006 event. 70 percent of all attendees at the 2006 Expo held a bachelors or masters degree. Read more Expressions of interest in Legal Forum Chair position After several years as AIIA’s Legal Forum Chair, Peter Preller, Corporate Counsel with Optus is stepping down from the position owing to new work and life directions. Under Peter’s chair, the Legal Forum has helped improve several standard government contracts, saving members significant time and cost – and ensured that the Legal Forum has been a source of timely information and provided ICT lawyers with a great opportunity to network with like minded souls. Our thanks to Peter for his enthusiasm, expertise and being a calm hand at the helm. AIIA’s Legal Forum is now seeking a new Chair to lead and ensure that it continues to be relevant to inhouse and external lawyers (and other interested member companies). Read more ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year
The ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year award recognises the Australia-based CIO, IT director or equivalent head of IT within a public sector organisation or private sector company who has made an important and demonstrable business impact over the last year. Read more Intermediary Access Program The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources has released a discussion paper on the new Intermediary Access Program, announced as part of the industry statement on 1 May 2007. Read more Managing Virtual Teams Organisations all over the world are adopting virtual teaming in response to the demands of today's global, interconnected, fast-changing, competitive business according to Dr John Gundry. Dr Gundry will be in Australia during September 2007, helping managers of virtual teams get to grips with the challenges they face. AIIA members receive a 10% discount when they register. Read more Ignite your senses: art and cocktail party Ignite your senses at this memorable fundraiser on 21 September for Hartley Lifecare.
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