Robert Half Technology stories
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Workers & employers differ in 2024 business growth optimism
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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robert half technology
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millennials
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gen z
UK workers' confidence in business growth dampened by cost of living pressures, with 72% optimistic for 2024, compared to 89% of employers.
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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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recruitment
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robert half technology
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skills gap
Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.
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Cybersecurity skills top priority for AU employers in 2023
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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robert half technology
The recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put yet again the spotlight on companies security policies and programs.
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We all know the value of cloud training, what happens when we don’t?
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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devops
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apm
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software development
Cloud computing is evolving, but many organizations struggle to successfully migrate due to lack of skills. Training is crucial.
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3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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job seekers
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robert half technology
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employment
While macro-economic shifts may be dampening business confidence, worker confidence in the labour market remains strong.
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New tech has a positive impact on job creation in 2020, survey reveals
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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it automation
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software development
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recruitment
A survey by Robert Half reveals new tech is set to boost job creation in 2020, with nearly 70% of Australian business leaders optimistic about permanent roles.
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Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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digital transformation
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cfo
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robert half technology
Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.
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Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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robert half technology
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
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Retiring Baby Boomers to deepen skills shortages in NZ
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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robert half technology
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talent attraction
Baby Boomer retirement in New Zealand creates skills shortages, with 86% of hiring managers concerned about impact on skillsets, survey finds.
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NZ CFOs comment on the impact of automation
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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fintech
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robert half technology
Finance professionals need to adapt their skill sets in order to face the challenges the future workplace will inevitably bring.
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IT employers having to up salaries and bonuses to attract talent
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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robert half technology
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digital economy
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.
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Govt’s HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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government
Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.
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Australians choose better work / life balance over better pay
Tue, 8th May 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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robert half technology
Nearly 85% of Australian office workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for better work-life balance, according to a survey by Robert Half.
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Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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salaries
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robert half technology
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skills gap
IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.
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Australian CIOs well aware of internal security risks and plan to do more
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The battle of the breach continues to play out and at least 87% of Australian CIOs have experienced a breach in their own company.
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Report: Education providers need to step up & help fix IT skills shortage
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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robert half technology
Australian CIOs call for education system to address widening IT skills gap, with only 3% saying it meets market demands.
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Good news for IT workers - if they are looking for temp work
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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recruitment
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robert half technology
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contracts
Australian CIOs are planning to increase temporary IT headcount by 21% over the next year, according to a report by recruiter Robert Half.
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Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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robert half technology
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millennials
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candidates
Millennials will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020 - something businesses in NZ are getting ready for.
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The three IT areas that will future-proof your career
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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software development
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cloud services
Here are the top 3 roles in IT that are predicted to create the most jobs in the coming years - did your position make the cut?.
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Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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recruitment
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it professionals
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robert half technology
The demand and supply imbalance that has affected the IT hiring market for years will likely continue into 2016.