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Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors
Hays

Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors

The dollars on offer are the driving force for IT contractors when it comes to selecting their next project, according to a new report from Hays.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts
Auckland Council

City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts

Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?
Hays

Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?

Survey shows 63% of NZ managers want to swap yearly reviews for regular, timely feedback sessions, to boost performance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth
Supply Chain

Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth

Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment
Risk & Compliance

Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment

Rural communities could gain jobs and stronger exports if the government’s NZD $90 million irrigation package is backed by equity rather than loans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Accelerator

Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator

Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Millennials seek work-life balance in long-term careers - study
Health Technologies

Millennials seek work-life balance in long-term careers - study

A new study reveals millennials prioritise work-life balance over flashy perks, prompting PeopleKeys to launch a tool for better managing and motivating them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers
IT Automation

The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers

Automation is happening, whether we like it or not. And understandably, both employees and employers are fearful about the changes it will bring.

By Ian Scott • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities
Education, Learning & Training

CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities

About 1,600 workers could be needed at peak on Auckland's City Rail Link, with hundreds of openings for people new to work or unemployed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Govt launches new online employment resource for young people
Government

Govt launches new online employment resource for young people

Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation
Payment Technologies

Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation

If you were owed $100k from your company, you'd feel pretty aggrieved wouldn't you? Ex-employee, Lawrence Sami certainly feels that way.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Employment stories

CompTIA holds ANZ Channel event to help businesses attract and retain talent
Partner Programmes

CompTIA holds ANZ Channel event to help businesses attract and retain talent

CompTIA's ANZ Channel Community meeting in Sydney focused on attracting and retaining talent in a multi-generational workforce.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?
IT Industry

Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?

The outcome is clear: though tech-driven growth has recovered, it seems that growth has been delivered at a lower level of employment.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
A new door opens for Quick Heal Technologies in India
Quick Heal Technologies

A new door opens for Quick Heal Technologies in India

Vijay Mhaskar appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Quick Heal Technologies, responsible for strategic growth and building the brand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

After a new job? Here's two of the top 10 best places to work in AU
NetApp

After a new job? Here's two of the top 10 best places to work in AU

For those unhappy with their job, here's a couple of companies that have made it into Australia's top ten best places to work.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Now's the time to hire: Australian IT workers cautiously positive about employment outlook
IT Industry

Now's the time to hire: Australian IT workers cautiously positive about employment outlook

The Australian IT industry seems to be positive about employment prospects but there are still areas ripe for talent acquisition, new survey finds.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016