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IWD 2021: Achievers manager on a diversity gaps in leadership
Job Market

IWD 2021: Achievers manager on a diversity gaps in leadership

Workplace culture, diversity in leadership, and equal pay are vital to attract more women to STEM, says Achievers manager Emma Harvie.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills
Supply Chain

Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills

DDLS introduces CSSLP certification to equip IT professionals with the skills to incorporate security practices into software development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Global Stories

Job Market stories

Employee engagement on the rise in Australia and New Zealand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee engagement on the rise in Australia and New Zealand

Employee engagement in Australia and New Zealand continues to rise, with a 15-point increase in the last two years, according to Qualtrics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
EduTech

7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds

New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Concerns over employee turnover on the rise - report
Job Market

Concerns over employee turnover on the rise - report

Over 90% of HR leaders in the UK are worried about high employee turnover due to increased job opportunities, according to Gartner research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Skill Finder and Commonwealth Bank address Australia's growing skills gap
Marketing Technologies

Skill Finder and Commonwealth Bank address Australia's growing skills gap

Adobe and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have partnered to offer Australians access to free digital courses via the CBA app.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Job Market

The new (and better) route to a career in IT

Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Qualtrics announces ambitious plans for APJ region
Customer Relationship Management

Qualtrics announces ambitious plans for APJ region

Qualtrics plans to hire 1,200 new employees in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, as part of its expansion and investment in the area.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19
Recruitment

Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry
Customer Experience

CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm, CyberCX, and AustCyber have launched CyberSeek, an interactive mapping tool for the cybersecurity job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
Supply chain, AI and cloud set to dominate corporate tech agendas in 2021
Unified Communications

Supply chain, AI and cloud set to dominate corporate tech agendas in 2021

Here are Infor's top three technology predictions for 2021 in the areas of the supply chain, artificial intelligence and cloud.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed
Recruitment

NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed

Wages are largely up this year, so money may not be the factor it once was in influencing employees willingness to resign.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent
Job Market

Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent

Whanganui introduces Talent Connect, a matchmaking app for businesses and professionals, aimed at boosting the local job market.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
New Zealand set to benefit from $172m Tongan airport development
Clean technologies

New Zealand set to benefit from $172m Tongan airport development

Kiwi architects and builders could gain work as the island's new runway opens direct flights, boosting trade and tourism links.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
NZ's digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times
Hybrid & Remote Work

NZ's digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times

The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.

By Katherine Swan • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Helius appoints Chief Operating Officer
Manufacturing

Helius appoints Chief Operating Officer

Mary Alice Simon's appointment is intended to boost production, quality systems and New Zealand's first medicinal cannabis trials.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021