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Employment stories - Page 3

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NZ tech sector using the office the least as NZ embraces hybrid working
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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A new survey of New Zealand office occupiers has proven that the tech sector's love of working from home is still very much alive and well.
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One in five NZ businesses say quiet quitting is taking place
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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Quiet quitting describes employees who opt out of tasks beyond their assigned role and become generally less invested in their work.
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Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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jobs
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employment
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covid-19
Companies are hiring fewer casuals than they were compared with June 2022, with the average business posting 9% less shifts year-on-year.
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Weekday secures $2.2m funding, tackles gap in hiring tech teams
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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recruitment
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employment
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linkedin
Weekday says it promises to do what LinkedIn should have been for recruiters with its peer-group references platform.
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Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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microsoft
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Creating new career pathways for 1.1 million Australians could help build the nation's tech workforce of the future, a new report has found. .
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Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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Ceridian survey reveals leaders' confidence in achieving organizational goals, but highlights complexity crisis in the workforce.
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Half of small biz HRs are worried about losing their job to AI
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Almost half of HR leaders are worried AI will take their jobs, but 76% say it streamlines workflows and makes their job easier.
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G-P updates innovative Meridian Suite with fintech
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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fintech
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payroll systems
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G-P has enhanced the G-P Meridian Suite with the latest innovations to make global growth accessible to all organisations.
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Australians most nervous globally about AI – report
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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ai
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Less than half of the nation trusts artificial intelligence, while only around 40% are excited about the AI revolution.
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How employers' digital experience moves potential new hires
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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It’s critical that employers make a good first impression on potential hires. And in most cases, it means delivering a seamless and engaging digital experience.
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The global employment crisis in the technology sector
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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report
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accenture
Findings from a global report titled ‘Launching a Tech Hire Revolution’ reveal the employment issues faced across the global and Australian tech industries.
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CIOs look to increase IT headcount in 2023 – Gartner
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Nearly 80% of large enterprise CIOs in 2023 plan to increase IT headcount, while only 14% expect a decrease, according to a new report by Gartner.
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Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
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Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials 
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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According to research from D2L, more employees seek to gain a competitive edge by upskilling with micro-credentials.
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Remote, flexible work most in-demand non-financial benefit
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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wfh
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remote working
Flexible work and remote options are the most sought-after non-financial benefits for employees, according to new research from Zoom.
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G-P launches new employment services, Meridian Suite
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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payroll systems
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compliance
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professional services
Globalization Partners (G-P) introduces global growth technology, a new category in the employer of record industry.
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Australia on track to deliver 1.2 million tech workers
Tue, 30th May 2023
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research
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A new report from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) reveals Australia is on course to meet the Government’s goal of 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030.
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New Zealand workers face highest burnout levels in the world
Fri, 26th May 2023
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employment
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it workers
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Workload expectations were a major driver behind employee burnout, followed by expectations for employees to always be online at home.
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How AI Can Increase Employment and Create a Brighter Future
Thu, 18th May 2023
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data analytics
In recent months, there has been much debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and the economy.
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Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 12th May 2023
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equality
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mental health
Women hardest hit as 66% report that cost of living has had a negative impact on their mental health compared to 49% of men.
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Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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cybersecurity
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ai security
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employment
Australians continue to be at risk as a consequence of security operations teams not having the tools required to carry out efficient cybersecurity protection.
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What women in tech (actually) want from employers
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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wfh
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women in technology
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remote working
More paid time off, working from home and financial benefits have been rated as the key priorities for women working in the tech industry.
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Michiel Boere Joins Remote as CFO
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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onboarding
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employment
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cfo
Remote, an internet tech company, hires Michiel Boere as its new CFO to manage global financial strategy and operations.
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Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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mental health
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culture
Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.