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Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?
eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners
Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment
Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
The critical role of technology in NZ's future
NZTech

The critical role of technology in NZ's future

School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Vocational education needs change
eLearning

Vocational education needs change

Employers and trainees could benefit if planned reforms cut duplication, but the civil construction sector warns skills shortages may worsen if rollout falters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Apr 2019
IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools
Education, Learning & Training

IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools

IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Digital revolution: up to 46% of jobs at risk
Robotics

Digital revolution: up to 46% of jobs at risk

Millions of Australians could be forced to retrain by 2030, as McKinsey warns automation may reshape work and widen inequality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ
Unified Communications

Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ

DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Australia needs 35,000 skilled IT experts to fuel DX initiatives
Data Analytics

Australia needs 35,000 skilled IT experts to fuel DX initiatives

Australia is crying out for at least 35,000 skilled IT experts who will be desperately needed to serve organisations large and small this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA
Cybersecurity

One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist
Data Analytics

Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist

The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses
Data Analytics

'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses

Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap
Firewalls

Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Why Australian employees are unafraid of automation
Data Analytics

Why Australian employees are unafraid of automation

Australian workers are embracing automation rather than fearing it, with 88% having automated tasks and 81% ready to reskill, finds a Blue Prism report.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS
Opinion

How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS

Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.

By Chris Huggett • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment
ISACA

New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019