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Very exciting news at Hudson today, UpperGround by Hudson has officially launched!

To our dear Clients, Candidates, and Partners, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about a significant transformation happening at Hudson. Tomorrow, our Hudson Technology, Projects and Transformation division will rebrand as 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻, marking a new chapter in our commitment to elevate people and organisations by connecting the best tech talent to projects and teams.  𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱  At Hudson, we have a rich history spanning over 39 years in professional recruitment across Australia and New Zealand, and over that time we’ve witnessed expectations and requirements for recruitment change, particularly in the technology space.  In 2020, we began the process of transforming operations at Hudson, culminating in specialist sub-brands of which Hudson Technology, Projects and Transformation is one. In early 2023, we accelerated our journey by increasing investment in a technology-enabled business model and enhanced our customer relationship management and talent functions.  The rebrand as UpperGround by Hudson reflects our mission to power technology transformation with on-demand talent. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱  The name UpperGround reflects the inherent human drive to reach new heights. We pursue broader perspectives and challenge our limits to fulfil our ambitions. At the same time, it acknowledges the importance of remaining grounded, balancing our aspirations with a practical, purpose-driven approach. At UpperGround, we are not just recruiters; we are talent curators who specialise in placing candidates into career defining opportunities or projects. For our clients, we find the right fit technology talent to deliver their vision, product, or project.  We've been on this journey for the past 18 months, and we're so excited about where it has brought us so far.  At UpperGround, we are tech specialists, but we remain at our core a people business. We are deeply invested in helping our clients and candidates achieve their best possible outcome.  As we prepare for this exciting rebrand, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who have partnered with us. Together, we will reach new heights and achieve even greater success. Thank you for being part of our journey. Dean Davidson Chief Executive Officer UpperGround by Hudson

There are 100,000+ First Nations students in Secondary School right now. Yet a significant proportion of First Nations youth are unable to access higher education, making it imperative for employers to rethink their diversity strategies. However, within these challenges lie significant opportunities for creating win-win outcomes. Employers who adopt these strategies stand to benefit immensely. We dive into these opportunities and how you can build strategies around them in our latest State of the Market report, "Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Entry-Level Talent and Boosting First Nations Representation in Australia's Workforce." Download it now: https://lnkd.in/eZzFt6Ph

With 100,000+ First Nation’s youth currently in Secondary School across the country, targeted investment in entry-level employment and education pathways for high-school leavers can create immediate and long-term economic benefits for Australia. The time for meaningful, practical action is now.  Learn strategies to successfully tap into First Nations talent in our latest State of the Market report, "Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Entry-Level Talent and Boosting First Nations Representation in Australia's Workforce." Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eZzFt6Ph

From this very moment, we have an untapped talent pool, a pipeline of talent brimming with inspiring, resilient, and ambitious young Australians. With the appropriate support and investment in suitable employment pathways, we can shift the dial on Australia’s talent and productivity crunch AND close the gap on First Nations disadvantage. Equally, failing to act with urgency will also see this window of opportunity close all too quickly, and profound generational implications continue for decades to come. The time for meaningful, practical action is now. Download our latest State of the Market Report, "Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Entry-Level Talent and Boosting First Nations Representation in Australia's Workforce" to discover key strategies that can help your organisation tap into this potential successfully: https://lnkd.in/eZzFt6Ph

If we increased Indigenous Australians' youth employment engagement from the current level of 58% to match the non-Indigenous engagement rate of 81.7%, Australia stands to gain significantly in both immediate and long-term economic benefits. These include billions in annual economic contributions, substantial savings on unemployment benefits, increased tax revenues, and significant productivity gains. Investing in these strategies can create a more inclusive, prosperous economy while addressing the skills shortage and closing the gap on First Nations disadvantage. Gain actionable insights into First Nations youth employment by downloading our latest State of the Market report, "Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Entry-Level Talent and Boosting First Nations Representation in Australia's Workforce" here: https://lnkd.in/eZzFt6Ph

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐇𝐮𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 To our valued followers, We have an important update to share regarding our Singapore based Hudson business and LinkedIn company page. As part of an organisational transition, our Singapore based Hudson business has recently been acquired by global talent provider Hudson Global Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a separate and independent business. As a result of the sale, our Singapore based team will be operating as Hudson Singapore and have their own dedicated LinkedIn company page, where we will continue to share updates, industry insights, and opportunities specific to our Asia region. Hudson Singapore partners with clients and candidates right across the Asia-Pacific region to expertly source and match high quality candidates to the right opportunity. With deep industry expertise and using a tailored approach to solving your talent challenges, our recruiters are dedicated to helping you build your career and the teams of tomorrow to drive your business forward. To stay connected with Hudson Singapore, and to receive the latest updates from our team of talent experts, we invite you to follow our new LinkedIn company page: https://lnkd.in/gq92FUH8 We value your continued support and look forward to engaging with you on our updated Hudson Singapore page. Thank you for being a part of our professional network. Best regards, The Hudson Singapore Team

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eZzFt6Ph • Each year Employers are competing over a talent pool of only ~𝟮,𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘀, • Yet an 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 graduate High-school each year,  • Engaging an extra 23% of 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝟭/𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, • And add $𝟲𝗯𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 each year. Even as Australia’s talent landscape continues to experience uncertainty, with the skills shortage continuing to affect the market, a trend is emerging; the increased competition for Entry-Level talent, both Graduate and unqualified. This trend is expected to continue as companies increasingly recognise the necessity of investing in new talent to counteract the prevailing skills shortage and combat tightening budgets. A positive outcome of this has been the increased demand for First Nations representation, with almost every Graduate and Entry-Level program dedicating focus on Indigenous talent. However, beneath the well-meaning desire, the overwhelming majority of these programs are failing to achieve meaningful representation, with most 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟯.𝟴%). Yet with a median age of 24 years, the future of First Nations representation in our workforce has never been brighter. By offering employment opportunities and educational sponsorships, this offers an opportunity to not only address the immediate skills shortage, but contribute to closing the gap on First Nations disadvantage. Download our report to help you: • 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 to Indigenous economic participation  • Utilise critical data to support 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 • 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 that promotes long-term growth and diversity. 

Don’t miss your opportunity to move into a new digital career! Applications for rounds 10 and 11 of the Victorian Government’s fully subsidised Digital Jobs Program close Sunday 23 June 2024. Digital Jobs offers mid-career Victorians the chance to retrain for a new digital career with 12 weeks of industry-backed training, career coaching and the opportunity to apply for a 12-week paid work placement with a Victorian business. You can study in-demand courses including: Cloud computing Data analytics Digital marketing IT operations and support Programming / software development User experience / user interface (UX/UI) Web development. Applicants can select to be part of the round 10 intake (commencing in early-August), or the round 11 intake (commencing mid-November). Find out more and apply at vic.gov.au/digitaljobs #DigitalJobs #DigitalJobsVic

📢 Applications are open for rounds 10 and 11 of the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs Program. These latest rounds will support 400 mid-career Victorians to gain specialist digital skills with 12 weeks of training, followed by the opportunity to apply for a 12-week work placement. Over 1,300 Victorian businesses have sourced talent from the program, including Bendigo Bank, which has successfully placed 5 candidates into permanent employment. The program has a strong focus on workers often underrepresented in the digital workforce, with 59% of participants being women, and 63% from non-English speaking backgrounds. Applicants can select to be part of the round 10 intake in early-August, or the round 11 intake in mid-November. To find out more about the program, visit vic.gov.au/digitaljobs #DigitalJobsVic #DigitalJobs