Employment stories - Page 9
NZ tech sector 'seriously restricted' by skills mismatch
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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New Zealand's tech sector is struggling to find skilled staff, hindering the country's economy, according to a survey by NZTech.
Govt must allow border exemptions for tech professionals - NZTech
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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Tech sector calls for border exemptions for skilled professionals to address critical skills shortage amid COVID-19 crisis, says NZTech.
One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.
Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.
Cisco crowned one of the best places to work in Australia
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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Cisco crowned Best Place to Work in Australia for companies with 1000+ employees, according to Great Place to Work Australia study.
Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Tue, 12th May 2020
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Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.
Q&A: myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman talks recruitment in 2020 & beyond
Fri, 8th May 2020
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Recruiting practices will need to change to support the new expectations for a post-coronavirus workplace, according to myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman.
People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.
COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Over half of survey respondents believe that AI will eliminate more finance jobs than it will create in the next decade, according to research by ISACA.
Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Tata Consultancy Services has been named the Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year, excelling in ten HR areas.
Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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Hnry and CFFC urge the New Zealand Government to revamp KiwiSaver, advocating for higher contributions and tailored incentives to support the self-employed.
Multinational firms face global HR challenges
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.
NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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PaySauce has raised USD $1.5 million from Cleary Wealth Management clients to bolster expansion and cover NZX listing costs, marking a successful year.
Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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One in three New Zealanders are planning to change jobs this year due to a lack of promotional opportunities and challenges, according to new research by Hays.
IT industry fuelling the positive NZ job market
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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New statistics from SEEK NZ show the job market is in good shape with more jobs and higher salaries up for grabs.
Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Xero launches the Xero Assistance Programme in partnership with Benestar to offer free mental health support to 5000 small business workers in New Zealand.