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The six steps to discovering the X factors in the employee experience

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Collecting feedback from employees at every stage of their interaction with the business can show the employee experience.
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Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.
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More ICT job opportunities on the market - more money too

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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The current job market is in good stead. August saw a 9.9 percent rise in the number of advertisements on SEEK when compared to 12 months earlier.
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How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.
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Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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modernisation
Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.
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The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?

Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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Are we entering an age of idiocracy? Is technology making us stupid? These questions are being raised as online culture continues to evolve.
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New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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software development
Less than half of Kiwi tech and digital workers plan to stay in their current jobs, according to a new report from Global Attract.
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Visa seeks tech startups for its $70,000 Everywhere Initiative

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Visa is encouraging startups across New Zealand & Australia to step forward and apply for the Everywhere Initiative, to pave the way for payment tech.
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Could the US presidential campaign have an impact on global cyber security?

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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u.s. presidential campaign
Over 400 information security professionals who attended Infosecurity Europe 2016 took part in a cyber security survey conducted by Tripwire.
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Tech Futures Lab here to re-engineer your career

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Tech Futures Lab is a 10-week programme designed to give New Zealanders access to leading professional development.
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The rise of containers in enterprise IT

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Application containers have started to get IT ops' attention as the market moves toward container management platform–based production systems.
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CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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IT skills in the channel are more important than ever to understand and keep ahead of the industry's shape and direction.
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Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
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Cisco launches $10 million global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, improves certifications

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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education, learning & training
Cisco is tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage head on through $10 million Global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program & certification improvements.
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Mibiz: Giving every small business an expert network

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Mibiz, sponsored by Inland Revenue to reduce the problem of high failure rates of new businesses, particularly among those formed by recent migrants.
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Onus on HR to shift into a digital mindset

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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payroll systems
Some HR departments risk being unable to attract and retain top talent if they don't embrace digital approaches, according to WFS Australia.
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Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say

Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.
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Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase

Wed, 25th May 2016
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skills shortage
The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.
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74% of Asia Pacific business flyers want in-flight internet

Wed, 25th May 2016
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90% of passengers want access to reliable in-flight internet. 74% of business flyers will spend more to use it, a survey by Inmarsat and GfK says.
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Change is brewing: Leadership shakeup over at Spark

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.