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97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection
Unified Communications

97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection

73 of 75 inspected subcontractors found to be in breach of minimum employment standards, which could have ramifications across the channel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace

Vodafone is on a mission to recruit and support LGBT+ talent as part of its mission to provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen
Small Business

SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen

Paying staff a living wage can benefit small businesses, says NexGen Group's Peter Prema, but advises introducing the change incrementally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK
Health Technologies

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think
IT Automation

The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think

New research suggests that AI won't be different to any other tech-driven change, impacting jobs amid economic growth and productivity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
What's your perfect digital job? Vodafone's new online tool will tell you
Vodafone

What's your perfect digital job? Vodafone's new online tool will tell you

The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation
Small Business

Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Fintech

Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards
IBM

My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards

The three key trends apparent in this year's data relate to employee well-being, career mobility and employer attitudes to continuous listening.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Employment stories

Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay
Cybersecurity

Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay

Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid

The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
IT Automation

FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Fintech

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Robotics

Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study

Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018
Jobs

47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018

Nearly half of Australian IT employees plan to seek new jobs in 2018, as Clicks IT Recruitment's survey reveals high confidence in the sector's job market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017