Employment stories - Page 5
The global employment crisis in the technology sector
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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accenture
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report
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employment
Findings from a global report titled 'Launching a Tech Hire Revolution' reveal the employment issues faced across the global and Australian tech industries.
CIOs look to increase IT headcount in 2023 – Gartner
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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software development
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jobs
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employment
Nearly 80% of large enterprise CIOs in 2023 plan to increase IT headcount, while only 14% expect a decrease, according to a new report by Gartner.
Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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edutech
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r&d
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d2l
According to research from D2L, more employees seek to gain a competitive edge by upskilling with micro-credentials.
Remote, flexible work most in-demand non-financial benefit
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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employment
Flexible work and remote options are the most sought-after non-financial benefits for employees, according to new research from Zoom.
G-P launches new employment services, Meridian Suite
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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workplace
Globalization Partners (G-P) introduces global growth technology, a new category in the employer of record industry.
New Zealand workers face highest burnout levels in the world
Fri, 26th May 2023
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employment
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it workers
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unispace
Workload expectations were a major driver behind employee burnout, followed by expectations for employees to always be online at home.
How AI Can Increase Employment and Create a Brighter Future
Thu, 18th May 2023
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data analytics
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ai
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deloitte
In recent months, there has been much debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and the economy.
Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 12th May 2023
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dei
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mental health
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equality
Women hardest hit as 66% report that cost of living has had a negative impact on their mental health compared to 49% of men.
What women in tech (actually) want from employers
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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employment
More paid time off, working from home and financial benefits have been rated as the key priorities for women working in the tech industry.
Michiel Boere Joins Remote as CFO
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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cfo
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onboarding
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employment
Remote, an internet tech company, hires Michiel Boere as its new CFO to manage global financial strategy and operations.
Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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recruitment
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mental health
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culture
Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.
Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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linkedin
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recruitment
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skills shortage
More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.
Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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agentic ai
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skills shortage
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employment
A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.
IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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careers
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leadership
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iwd
Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.
Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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supply chain
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education, learning & training
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skillsoft
Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
Most workers who feel at home at work don't intend to leave
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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support
Workday has published the results of a new survey, finding that 79% of workers who feel a sense of belonging in the workplace do not intend to leave their jobs.
G-P sees $300 million in ARR as part of very successful year
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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hcm
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payroll systems
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employment
Globalization Partners (G-P) has reached $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as the company sheds light on its significant success in 2022.
Job growth stalls across ANZ, unqualified candidate numbers expected to rise
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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jobs
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recruitment
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skills shortage
There has been a significant dip in new jobs across Australia and New Zealand, indicating the start of an economic slowdown.
Financial firms to build on productivity gains following pandemic
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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productivity
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employment
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covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve, but gains are set to erode.