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Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action

Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing
Human Capital Management

Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing

Providers have been working closely with Inland Revenue to make sure they can meet their clients' needs when the changes roll out.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Digital transformation drives demand for tech professionals across NZ
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation drives demand for tech professionals across NZ

Digital transformation in New Zealand is fuelling demand for tech professionals, as companies focus on customer experience and innovative digital projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Sponsorship: The key to better leadership programmes?
Leadership

Sponsorship: The key to better leadership programmes?

While there are plenty of leadership programmes available for women, those programmes don't generally work on their own.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2018
Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation
Taxation

Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation

The biggest tax changes in a generation are coming, and they will affect almost every business household and business across the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection
Unified Communications

97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection

73 of 75 inspected subcontractors found to be in breach of minimum employment standards, which could have ramifications across the channel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace

Vodafone is on a mission to recruit and support LGBT+ talent as part of its mission to provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen
Small Business

SMB benefits from a living wage outweighs costs - NextGen

Paying staff a living wage can benefit small businesses, says NexGen Group's Peter Prema, but advises introducing the change incrementally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK
Health Technologies

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think
IT Automation

The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think

New research suggests that AI won't be different to any other tech-driven change, impacting jobs amid economic growth and productivity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

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​​​​​​​Park Place jumps aboard girls in STEM initiative
Hyperscale

​​​​​​​Park Place jumps aboard girls in STEM initiative

​​​​​​​It's no secret that the IT industry and data centre circles are short of female representation, and this trio hopes to help overcome that issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Feb 2019
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why flexible working could make good business sense

Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine
Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Entrepreneur reactivates business engagement in AU Super funds
Money management

Entrepreneur reactivates business engagement in AU Super funds

Entrepreneur Mark MacLeod launches Roll-it Super, Australia's first independent choice-of-fund platform, aiming to save workers millions in Superannuation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
So you want to keep tech talent in your business
Hays

So you want to keep tech talent in your business

So you want to keep your tech talent, but you're not sure what they need to stay put  – is salary the biggest factor?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay
Cybersecurity

Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay

Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid

The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

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