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Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites
Hays

Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites

Hays, an employment and recruiting firm, has confirmed statistics showing a cyber skills shortage in Australia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Hays stories

Experiment with new tech and tools through hackathons – Hays
Hays

Experiment with new tech and tools through hackathons – Hays

Attending a hackathon is a must for digital tech professionals, says Hays' CIO. It's a chance to boost skills and employability.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why
Social Media

Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why

Struggling to secure job interviews? Here are six common mistakes you may be making, according to recruitment company Hays.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career
EduTech

Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career

Over 93% of New Zealanders would choose flexible working if it didn't harm their career, according to a poll by Hays.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?
Productivity

Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?

11% of Australian and New Zealand workers have policies limiting out-of-hours work, according to Hays survey. 18% must reply on weekends.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
It's a 'landmark' year for Big Data 2.0, but the skills shortage is going to bite
Data Analytics

It's a 'landmark' year for Big Data 2.0, but the skills shortage is going to bite

There's a skills shortage in one of the most promising areas in technology and it's becoming a massive problem for organisations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ
DevOps

IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ

Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations
Hays

Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations

Intrapreneurship is the new buzz word in business as companies encourage staff to explore their own ideas alongside their day jobs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ
Data Analytics

Growing demand for IT specialists in NZ

The digital revolution is leading to the creation of new roles and greater demand for specialised skills in New Zealand's IT industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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

Stories from Other Regions

Hays stories

Overtime on the rise in NZ – employees to walk if it becomes excessive
Digital Transformation

Overtime on the rise in NZ – employees to walk if it becomes excessive

​We've all burnt the midnight oil at one stage or another, but a new poll has revealed overtime is on the rise in NZ - and employees don't like it.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors
Hays

Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors

The dollars on offer are the driving force for IT contractors when it comes to selecting their next project, according to a new report from Hays.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?
Hays

Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?

Survey shows 63% of NZ managers want to swap yearly reviews for regular, timely feedback sessions, to boost performance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
A step-by-step guide: How to ask your boss for a pay rise
Workplace

A step-by-step guide: How to ask your boss for a pay rise

Over half of Kiwis gear up to negotiate pay rises, backed by Hays' effective step-by-step approach amidst a positive business outlook.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says
Recruitment

Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says

Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
There's no men in feminism… oh wait
Hays

There's no men in feminism… oh wait

Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime
Hays

Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime

Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015