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Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study
Last month
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martech
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seo
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search engines
Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.
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Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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wfh
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ai
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workplace culture
Adapting to change and catering to workforce needs in the new year is key to attracting and retaining talent amid a rapidly transforming labour market and a growing emphasis on Generative AI.
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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
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threat intelligence
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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business travel
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travel
Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.
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Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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web development
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accessibility
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javascript
Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.
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AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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blockchain
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coding
AI is redefining professional roles, demanding a shift toward AI proficiency in recruiting, offering companies access to a global talent pool.
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AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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payroll systems
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hcm
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ai
AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
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Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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asia pacific
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singapore
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salaries
Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.
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Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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compliance
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ai
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risk intelligence & compliance
Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.
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Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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it training
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servers
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investment
Compuware Technology Inc. expands production capabilities with a new high-tech facility in Malaysia, set to create over 4,000 jobs.
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Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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compliance
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it training
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ai
New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.
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Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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firewall
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microsoft
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breach prevention
Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.
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Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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careers
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workforce management
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jobs
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.
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Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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edutech
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it training
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higher education
A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.
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Tech Job Market in Australia Scaling Up Despite Mass Layoff
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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cloud services
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it training
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saas
Despite the initial gloom, it seems that many of those who found themselves out of work at the beginning of the year are already in new jobs.
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NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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microsoft
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nz
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recession
Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.
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Cue makes key Southeast Asia appointments
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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singapore
CUE Group expands in Southeast Asia with two executive appointments in Singapore hub: Zainudin Nordin as Executive Director and Daniel Posavac as MD.
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Findex appoints Kath Nell as Chief People Officer
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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payroll systems
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hcm
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leadership
Kath Nell takes lead as chief people officer at Findex, taking on strategy for HR function, talent attraction and retention.
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Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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skills shortage
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employment
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apps
Whanganui introduces Talent Connect, a matchmaking app for businesses and professionals, aimed at boosting the local job market.
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Introducing LinkedIn Premium…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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linkedin
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job market
I’ve only been on LinkedIn for a short while, but I thought I’d check out what the deal was with LinkedIn Premium.
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Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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ict
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christchurch
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nz
Confidence continues to grow in the Christchurch ICT Industry, with new projects bolstering recruitment activity for 2013.
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SEEK online jobseeker activity increases
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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nz
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seek
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job market
New Zealand’s largest online job site reveals continued long term growth in visits to the site.