Labour stories - Page 2
Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Australian businesses saw a 20% YoY dip in shifts, with Victoria most affected at 31%, finds Sidekicker Jobs Index.
Gen-AI could save office workers a day's labour per week, study finds
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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education, learning & training
Generative AI could save office workers a day's work per week, according to a survey by SnapLogic. 47% are confident in its potential.
Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.
UKG launches strategic workforce planning solution in ANZ
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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The new product is a result of the recent acquisition of Quorbit, a United Kingdom-based start-up specialising in long-term workforce planning solutions.
Why investing in technology is the best strategy for retaining services talent
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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Restaurant workers face growing job vacancies in the hospitality sector, but advanced technology can help ease the burden and retain talent.
Labour slams broadband plans... 'misses the mark by a country mile'
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson criticizes National's broadband announcement, saying it is a cynical attempt to win votes.
National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
Is Govt's 'mismanaged' Windows XP migration costing taxpayers millions?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.
Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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data privacy
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John Key accused of disregarding official advice on security threat speculation, says Labour spokesperson. #NewZealand #Politics.
Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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chorus
The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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chorus
Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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chorus
An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.