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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.

Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.

Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.

The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.

The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.

As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.

The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

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.

Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.

Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.

Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.

Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.

Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.

Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.

Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.