Employment stories - Page 2

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

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.

Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

Tech entrepreneur Kayla Parry has launched Job Matched, a recruitment platform aiming to modernise hiring by prioritising a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.

New Zealand's job market faces a daunting paradox: a 49% rise in applications contrasted with a 17% drop in job creation, intensifying competition for roles.

Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.

Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.

A recent survey reveals that 77% of New Zealand business leaders are increasingly concerned about economic uncertainty as they prepare for 2025.

A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.

A global survey reveals over half of businesses predict AI will replace 10% of job roles in the next five years, signalling significant workforce shifts.

A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.