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Messy online job ads putting Kiwis off
Recruitment

Messy online job ads putting Kiwis off

Kiwi job seekers put off by complex registration processes used by job boards, leading to missed opportunities for employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Huge demand for IT interns this summer
Software Development

Huge demand for IT interns this summer

More than 140 tertiary students and recent grads from will be placed into paid summer internships via the Summer of Tech internship programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs
Supply Chain

Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs

New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
Kiwi company launches I Want Work website
Recruitment

Kiwi company launches I Want Work website

A new Kiwi-based job search website has been launched as a tool for job hunters to post ads, providing a place for employers to find new staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Kiwi boardrooms in desperate need of digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Kiwi boardrooms in desperate need of digital transformation

New Zealand's boardrooms are in need of an upgrade to reflect the digital age and diverse business community, according to a report by Grant Thornton.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Seek makes improvements, updates pricing
Human Capital Management

Seek makes improvements, updates pricing

Job seeker website Seek has today announced upcoming changes to its pricing structures for hirers, set to take affect from July 1st 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Kiwi recruitment firm to solve NZ digital skill shortage woes
Recruitment

Kiwi recruitment firm to solve NZ digital skill shortage woes

Start-up FutureYou has launched in New Zealand to address the digital industry's need for specialist recruitment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
More than half of IT workers plan to change jobs in the next year
Recruitment

More than half of IT workers plan to change jobs in the next year

Over half of IT professionals in the UK are planning to change jobs in the next year, a new survey has revealed.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015
NZ IT sector looking good for recruitment
EduTech

NZ IT sector looking good for recruitment

New Zealand IT sector. which has historically struggled to recruit top talent, is in good shape to recruit new employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015
IT and telecommunications' 'attractiveness' surges
Recruitment

IT and telecommunications' 'attractiveness' surges

IT and telecommunications now rated as the third most attractive sector for employment, putting the sector in a good position for recruiting talent.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

Global Stories

A third of Australians not in chosen career
Software-as-a-Service

A third of Australians not in chosen career

With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Recruitment

New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps

An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market
Recruitment

Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market

The demand and supply imbalance that has affected the IT hiring market for years will likely continue into 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ
Data Analytics

Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ

The digital revolution is leading to the creation of new roles and greater demand for specialised skills in New Zealand's IT industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength
Trade Me

Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength

The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Landesk brings in fresh blood to fuel momentum in ANZ
Unified Communications

Landesk brings in fresh blood to fuel momentum in ANZ

Landesk appoints Adam Blue as ANZ sales manager to meet strong demand for solutions from customers and partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th May 2015
Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key
Absolute IT

Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key

New Absolute IT survey shows the tech staff shortage is continuing to bite - so what can you do to attract and keep talent?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
EduTech

GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme

Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015