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The economic impact of COVID-19
Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection
Agricultural Technology

Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection

Freight in Northland will move by rail for the first time, after a NZD $109.7 million boost to reopen lines and build a terminal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects
Jobs

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw
Smart Cities

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw

Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 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
ATL Group acquires Henderson Demolition, creates Industrial Pacific Limited
Supply Chain

ATL Group acquires Henderson Demolition, creates Industrial Pacific Limited

Clients will get simpler billing and a broader service offering after the deal, as the combined group expands nationwide scale in specialist demolition and asbestos removal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?
eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Global Stories

Employment stories

We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment
Manufacturing

We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment

Over half of survey respondents believe that AI will eliminate more finance jobs than it will create in the next decade, according to research by ISACA.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific
Tata

Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific

Tata Consultancy Services has been named the Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year, excelling in ten HR areas.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Multinational firms face global HR challenges
Human Capital Management

Multinational firms face global HR challenges

Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

AU tech sector salaries growing - and so is employee turnover
Human Capital Management

AU tech sector salaries growing - and so is employee turnover

Australian IT sector salaries to continue growing in 2020, but employee turnover remains an issue, says AIIA. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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