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A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction
Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs
Education, Learning & Training

WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs

Nearly 3,000 infrastructure jobs are expected in Wellington from 2025 to 2028, prompting a regional push to fill skills gaps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Construction firms future-proofing for change
Digital Transformation

Construction firms future-proofing for change

Rising material costs and labour shortages are squeezing margins, yet many mid-sized firms are still investing to protect future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Supporting neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners in construction
Education, Learning & Training

Supporting neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners in construction

Support resources are being expanded for dyslexic apprentices as the sector seeks to keep more neurodiverse Kiwis in training.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Resources to attract overseas talent
Skills shortage

Resources to attract overseas talent

A new toolkit is aimed at helping New Zealand builders and contractors fill vacancies as global labour shortages bite.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028
Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in annual construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in annual construction survey

With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution

Ceridian survey reveals leaders' confidence in achieving organizational goals, but highlights complexity crisis in the workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need
Network Infrastructure

Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need

There's no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.

By Garett Paton • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Lumify Learn addresses the digital skills shortage
Education, Learning & Training

Lumify Learn addresses the digital skills shortage

Lumify Group launches its new training provider, Lumify Learn, to positively impact Australasia's growing digital skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
IT required to do more with less as security threats remain major concern
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IT required to do more with less as security threats remain major concern

IT security remains a top priority for most UK and Ireland professionals as revealed by Logicalis 2023 IT Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Cybersecurity

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP
Human Capital Management

Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP

Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fintech

Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals

The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
How automation will bolster cybersecurity in Australia
Phishing

How automation will bolster cybersecurity in Australia

AI-powered automation can be a game-changer in the fight against cyber threats for Australian organisations, reducing costs and mitigating the skills gap.

By Mark Fioretto • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023