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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges

Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Human Capital Management

Why leading ICT employers use incentives for talent retention

During these challenging times, employers must continue enhancing the employee experience and developing a strong employer brand.

By Richard Kennedy • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

NZ's digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times

The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.

By Katherine Swan • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Digital Transformation

Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work

New Zealand businesses may benefit from a workforce of 55+ year olds, as research suggests age diversity improves innovation and customer relations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018

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

IT Automation

Kiwis' digital skills lacking – are we becoming unemployable?

A new report reveals 50% of Kiwis admit they need to up their digital skills to guarantee their spot in the future workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Global Stories

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Artificial Intelligence

Workday Q2 revenues rise 13% as AI drives acquisitions, guidance up

Workday's Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

DevOps

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Power / Energy

2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)

The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee experience critical in return to 'new normal', study shows

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020

Apple

Apple popular amongst Australian tech employees

Technology was named as the most attractive industry in Australia, followed by early learning and engineering.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Flexibility is emerging as a bigger draw than pay in construction and engineering, as firms battle shortages and retention pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Australian workers fear AI 'skills cliff' as training lags

Australian workers fear an AI “skills cliff” as new data shows training lags behind rapid adoption, fuelling insecurity and scepticism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Human Capital Management

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025

Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Randstad

High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024