Skills shortage stories - Page 33
Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
#
edutech
#
clean technologies
#
bright sparks
Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
#
isaca
#
skills shortage
#
dei
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
#
microsoft
#
education, learning & training
#
datacom
Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.
Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
#
software development
#
it industry
#
skills shortage
Whitecliffe's flexible training hours empower women like Brooklyn Smith to pursue IT careers without sacrificing family commitments, challenging industry norms.
Callaghan Innovation urges firms to apply for R&D internship grants
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
#
software development
#
education, learning & training
#
callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation says that New Zealand businesses still have time to snap up valuable R&D talent before the window of opportunity closes on September 6.
Northland to get new school specialising in tech skills
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
#
edutech
#
martech
#
healthtech
A new tech-focused tertiary school in Whangarei aims to address Northland's tech skills shortage, offering software development and design programmes.
How to take your job search to the next level
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
#
recruitment
#
job seekers
#
opinion
Mastering the job hunt: Learn effective resume crafting, the importance of follow-ups, and strategic networking to stand out and secure your next role.
DXC Technology & Autism NZ help autistic Kiwis into the workforce
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
education, learning & training
#
autism
DXC Technology and Autism New Zealand's new Enterprise Centre in Wellington will support autistic Kiwis in securing high-skilled jobs across various industries.
Microsoft survey shows strong IoT adoption amongst enterprises
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
#
iot
#
microsoft
#
skills shortage
According to the report, 85% of those surveyed work in IoT adoption, with almost 75% working with projects in the planning stages.
Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
#
partner programmes
#
healthtech
#
facebook
As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.
McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
#
saas
#
casb
#
cybersecurity
As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
#
social media
#
hays
#
job seekers
According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
hays
#
skills shortage
As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.
NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
#
edtech
#
skills shortage
#
workplace automation
New Zealand's education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people's jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.
Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage
Fri, 31st May 2019
#
accenture
#
skills shortage
#
stem
Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.
Why ANZ organisations are seeing a decline in digital transformation - IDC
Wed, 29th May 2019
#
digital transformation
#
skills shortage
#
modernisation
Over 70% of ANZ organisations are investing in technology for innovation and workspace modernisation, but struggle to attract and retain talent.
Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
#
uc
#
martech
#
agentic ai
AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.
One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA
Fri, 10th May 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
comptia
#
skills shortage
A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist
Fri, 10th May 2019
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses
Wed, 1st May 2019
#
data analytics
#
siem
#
martech
Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.