National broadband network provider NBN Co says there is an increasing need for digital literacy in the workforce as high growth jobs, such as management and professional jobs, demand digital literacy skills almost seven times more frequently than occupations that are becoming less prevalent.

Achieving the desired outcome from digital transformation projects may require hiring people you don't think like you, or your existing staff, according to recently appointed ThoughtWorks Australia managing director Kristan Vingrys.

Executive employment in Australia is in a “golden age”, according to one search firm which reveals an increase of 15% in demand for executives in August – with IT executive demand second only to the management sector.