Employment stories

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
2 days ago
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it training
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digital transformation
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ai
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.

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
3 days ago
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recruitment
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startup ecosystem
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employment
Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
Last month
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migration
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research
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employment
Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

New platform promises human-centric hiring revolution
Last month
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recruitment
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job seekers
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employment
Tech entrepreneur Kayla Parry has launched Job Matched, a recruitment platform aiming to modernise hiring by prioritising a candidate's personality and cultural fit.

Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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dei
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employment
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gender equality
New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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social media
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certification
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employment
Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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data science
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genai
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llms
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.

IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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edutech
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data science
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ai
IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
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 launches AI tool to streamline global recruitment
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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hcm
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recruitment
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job advertising
Remote has unveiled Recruit, an AI-driven hiring solution designed to streamline global talent acquisition and tackle the growing challenges in recruiting.

Remote work boosts productivity & staff retention rates
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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forbes
As businesses debate the merits of remote versus in-office work, experts warn that clinging to traditional models may lead to employee dissatisfaction and talent loss.

New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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recruitment
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job seekers
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employment
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.

The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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hcm
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iwd
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young people
My First Job is empowering young Australians, especially those in the autistic community, to succeed in the evolving job market through technology and tailored support.

Women returners aren’t a risk, we’re an untapped asset
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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fintech
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iwd
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employment
This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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law
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deputy
A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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employment
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workplace culture
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knight frank
Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai has launched a groundbreaking AI platform to help businesses tackle the gender pay gap, coinciding with a major related report.

Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Portman Partners has appointed Sanjeev Khanna as Strategic Advisor to enhance its growth and partner network in the expanding US and international markets.

Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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employment
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gender equality
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gender gap
Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.