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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
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AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030

Sat, 5th Jul 2025
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs by creating new roles that blend human skills with machine intelligence, set to define workforces by 2030.
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Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.
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Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.
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How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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AI is revolutionising recruitment by boosting efficiency, fairness and candidate experience, benefiting both employers and jobseekers alike.
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Recruiters urged to integrate AI as job applications surge 42%

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Job applications have surged 42%, prompting recruiters to explore AI tools to boost efficiency while preserving hiring quality amid growing demands.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

Tue, 13th May 2025
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.
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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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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.
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Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.
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New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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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.
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AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.
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ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
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Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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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.
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Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.
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The future of jobs is much closer than you think

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.
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Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.