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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,…

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Hiring 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…

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The 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…

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Big 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….

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Addressing 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…

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Landing 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….

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With 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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Bruce Lang

"GCS found me a contract role when I couldn’t. And with an  organisation that was not previously a client. I think that demonstrates their willingness to venture outside their comfort zone  and really challenge themselves to build their business. It worked for me."

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Era Mehta

"It’s been great. They’re very helpful and responsive in all  queries I’ve had and have made my experience as a consultant a  positive one. "

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Chris O’Riley

"My GCS experience has been great. This is my first contracting  role after spending almost 20 years as a permanent employee. The transition has been made easy by the team at GCS."

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