Job market stories
Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
This month
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collaboration
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work-life balance
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job market
As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
This month
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edutech
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uc
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devops
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apm
The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Mon, 20th May 2024
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hcm
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hospitality
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transparency
New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Wed, 1st May 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.
New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.
Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
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software development
The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.
Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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martech
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seo
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search engines
Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.
Attracting & retaining top talent: the key to companies success in the future of work
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace culture
Adapting to change and catering to workforce needs in the new year is key to attracting and retaining talent amid a rapidly transforming labour market and a growing emphasis on Generative AI.
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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hacktivists
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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business travel
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travel
Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.
Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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software development
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martech
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development
Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.
AI revolutionising industries, redefining professional roles
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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blockchain
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ai
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integration
AI is redefining professional roles, demanding a shift toward AI proficiency in recruiting, offering companies access to a global talent pool.
AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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ai
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hcm
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payroll systems
AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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asia pacific
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singapore
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salaries
Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.
Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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ai
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employment
Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.
Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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it training
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construction
Compuware Technology Inc. expands production capabilities with a new high-tech facility in Malaysia, set to create over 4,000 jobs.
Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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it training
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ai
New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.
Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.
Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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hcm
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workforce management
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careers
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.