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Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity
Workforce Technology

Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Global Stories

Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round
Cloud Services

Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round

Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
IT professionals still in high demand across the UK
Wireless Networks

IT professionals still in high demand across the UK

Despite Brexit uncertainties, IT professionals remain in high demand across the UK, with over 162,000 job openings posted in Q1 2019 according to CompTIA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market
DevOps

Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market

From AI and machine learning to blockchain and data science, six tech trends are set to govern IT skills in demand this year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
IT employers having to up salaries and bonuses to attract talent
Digital Transformation

IT employers having to up salaries and bonuses to attract talent

IT employers in Australia are stepping up with higher salaries, bonuses, and benefits to attract and retain top talent, amid rising competition and wage growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
​​​​​​​Park Place jumps aboard girls in STEM initiative
Hyperscale

​​​​​​​Park Place jumps aboard girls in STEM initiative

​​​​​​​It's no secret that the IT industry and data centre circles are short of female representation, and this trio hopes to help overcome that issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Feb 2019
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why flexible working could make good business sense

Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine
Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed
Kiwisaver

Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed

Hnry and CFFC urge the New Zealand Government to revamp KiwiSaver, advocating for higher contributions and tailored incentives to support the self-employed.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m
Human Capital Management

NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m

PaySauce has raised USD $1.5 million from Cleary Wealth Management clients to bolster expansion and cover NZX listing costs, marking a successful year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work
Human Capital Management

Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work

One in three New Zealanders are planning to change jobs this year due to a lack of promotional opportunities and challenges, according to new research by Hays.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
IT industry fuelling the positive NZ job market
Health Technologies

IT industry fuelling the positive NZ job market

New statistics from SEEK NZ show the job market is in good shape with more jobs and higher salaries up for grabs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ
Unified Communications

Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ

DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs
Fintech

Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs

Xero launches the Xero Assistance Programme in partnership with Benestar to offer free mental health support to 5000 small business workers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees
Hays

Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees

If you feel like you've been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action

Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Alibaba Cloud invests in future Singapore IT talent
Cloud Services

Alibaba Cloud invests in future Singapore IT talent

The joint programme with the Singapore Management University (SMU) and Alibaba Cloud is the latter company's first of its kind outside of China.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019