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Recruitment: Australia's top employers 'too slow to embrace mobile technology'
Recruitment

Recruitment: Australia's top employers 'too slow to embrace mobile technology'

Social media & mobile devices have ushered in a new era of talent acquisition, providing new avenues and methods for connecting with candidates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Global Stories

Candidates stories

Can a hip workplace get you the right people?
Google

Can a hip workplace get you the right people?

Do you really need bean bags, a rooftop bar, nap pods or chill zones to engage your organisation's 'big kids' into better, more productive work?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
HD video communication outside the boardroom
Unified Communications

HD video communication outside the boardroom

It's comes as no surprise that organisations the world over are keenly exploring the opportunities offered by high definition video conferencing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
ANZ IT professionals expect to face a cyber attack in 2015
ISACA

ANZ IT professionals expect to face a cyber attack in 2015

Finding and retaining skilled cybersecurity employees is a key challenge, with only 43% of ANZ IT professionals stating they feel the organisation wou.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
Developers with OpenStack experience in high demand
Public Cloud

Developers with OpenStack experience in high demand

As OpenStack's popularity soars, firms scramble to hire skilled developers, facing a sharp shortage in qualified personnel for cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
NZTech head Candace Kinser steps down
NZTech

NZTech head Candace Kinser steps down

Candace Kinser resigns as NZTech CEO after 3 years, highlights achievements and sets vision for tech sector's future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Grow Grow Grow your ICT in Wellington...
Information Communication & Technology

Grow Grow Grow your ICT in Wellington...

Grow Wellington offers free seat on campaign targeting ICT talent in Australia. Over 500 vacancies in Wellington. #ICT #Wellington #NewZealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Could the next election be hacked?
Unified Communications

Could the next election be hacked?

This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Candidates stories

Weirdly: First stop New Zealand, next stop the world
Cloud Services

Weirdly: First stop New Zealand, next stop the world

Weirdly, a cutting-edge recruitment platform focusing on cultural fit and core values, launches officially after rapid growth, eyeing global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Kiwi IT professionals in short supply
Software Development

Kiwi IT professionals in short supply

Highly skilled IT professionals continue to be in short supply in New Zealand as organisations seek to improve processes and upgrade systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Tackling debt key for 2015
Fintech

Tackling debt key for 2015

Xero NZ's Victoria Crone advises small business owners to master their debt in 2015 for growth and stability, offering practical guidance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird
Apps

Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird

Weirdly is a Kiwi recruitment app that aims to help employers find the person who is the right fit and make the employment process easier.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Hallenstein Glasson sales up on last year, margins improve, chairman Bell says
Data Analytics

Hallenstein Glasson sales up on last year, margins improve, chairman Bell says

Hallenstein Glasson, the clothing chain, said sales are tracking above last year after four months of trading and margins have improved, though the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting
Recruitment

Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting

NZ's Snaffle revolutionises job matching, pairing employers with ideal candidates, slashing recruitment stress and time, say creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Microsoft Student Accelerator programme launches Kiwi students into IT industry
EduTech

Microsoft Student Accelerator programme launches Kiwi students into IT industry

The 2015 Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) summer work programme is underway with 94 New Zealand university students earning placements.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
IT not just about maths and programming
Datacom

IT not just about maths and programming

Addressing NZ's IT skills shortage, the Institute of IT Professionals joins Careers Expos to debunk myths and spotlight diverse career paths.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
'Make fitness your mission' with NZDF's Force Fit app
Apps

'Make fitness your mission' with NZDF's Force Fit app

NZDF launches 'Force Fit' app to help Kiwis achieve military-grade fitness, with no gym required. Aimed at boosting nationwide fitness levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014