Randstad stories

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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recruitment
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Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.

2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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schneider electric
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fujitsu
The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.

Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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ai
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randstad
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gender diversity
Alarming gender-based skills gap in AI discovered in Australia, with men twice as likely to use AI tools in the workplace.

Why leading ICT employers use incentives for talent retention
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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hcm
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randstad
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it professionals
During these challenging times, employers must continue enhancing the employee experience and developing a strong employer brand.

NZ’s digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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randstad
The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.

Employee experience critical in return to ‘new normal’, study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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randstad
Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.

Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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dei
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chorus
New Zealand businesses may benefit from a workforce of 55+ year olds, as research suggests age diversity improves innovation and customer relations.

Apple popular amongst Australian tech employees
Tue, 15th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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qantas
Technology was named as the most attractive industry in Australia, followed by early learning and engineering.

Randstad names Australia’s most attractive companies – are you on the list?
Fri, 5th May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Randstad has named Australia’s most attractive employers for job seekers that are using the recruitment company to find work.

The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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it automation
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employment
Automation is happening, whether we like it or not. And understandably, both employees and employers are fearful about the changes it will bring.

Kiwis’ digital skills lacking – are we becoming unemployable?
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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it automation
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randstad
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skills gap
A new report reveals 50% of Kiwis admit they need to up their digital skills to guarantee their spot in the future workforce.

Face-to-face still important amongst all the tech, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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randstad
Kiwis prioritize face-to-face interactions in the workplace despite the increasing impact of technology, according to a survey by Randstad.

NZ IT sector looking good for recruitment
Wed, 13th May 2015
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uc
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telco
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recruitment
New Zealand IT sector. which has historically struggled to recruit top talent, is in good shape to recruit new employees.

IT and telecommunications' 'attractiveness' surges
Wed, 6th May 2015
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recruitment
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randstad
IT and telecommunications now rated as the third most attractive sector for employment, putting the sector in a good position for recruiting talent.