Employment stories - Page 2
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Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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blockchain
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.
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AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ai
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job seekers
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employment
A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.
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Half of Aussie tech staff may work remotely from holidays
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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generation z
A survey reveals half of Australian tech workers may work remotely from holiday spots, with 17% already doing so without employer notification.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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job market
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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ai
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recruitment
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randstad
Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.
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Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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leadership
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vertiv
Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.
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Australian leaders struggle with collaboration inefficiency
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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collaboration
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productivity
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employment
A study reveals that ineffective collaboration costs Australian organisations over USD $16,000 per manager each year, impacting productivity.
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Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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support
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visa
Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.
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Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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spending
A survey by SmartRecruiters reveals that nearly a third of Australian executives doubt their hiring quality, despite vast recruitment investments.
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UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data science
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ai
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.
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Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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edutech
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ibm
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employment
Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.
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Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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government
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ict
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integration
Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.
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Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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data science
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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testgorilla
As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.
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ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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skills gap
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acs
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industry experts
The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.
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Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Research reveals 25% of Australian office job seekers declined offers due to poor application processes, highlighting major recruitment inefficiencies.
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Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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dei
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ai
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nztech
The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.
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Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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edtech
Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new R&D roles for driving AI innovation in edtech; CEO Cooney pledges to democratise advanced technology for educators.
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SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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seek
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mental health
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jobstreet
SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.
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New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.