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Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials
Robert Half Technology

Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials

Millennials will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020 - something businesses in NZ are getting ready for.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Microsoft: Kiwis not ready for the demands of the digital workplace
Microsoft

Microsoft: Kiwis not ready for the demands of the digital workplace

Only 31% feel empowered by their organisation to be able to work together productively and collaboratively while working remotely.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey
Mental Health

Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey

The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Misunderstanding millennials: why businesses need to understand what drives this lucrative market
Marketing

Misunderstanding millennials: why businesses need to understand what drives this lucrative market

New study dispels myths about millennials, underscoring the need for businesses to grasp their true preferences and habits for market success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Millennials seek work-life balance in long-term careers - study
Health Technologies

Millennials seek work-life balance in long-term careers - study

A new study reveals millennials prioritise work-life balance over flashy perks, prompting PeopleKeys to launch a tool for better managing and motivating them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials
Education, Learning & Training

Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials

Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

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Millennials moving towards payment installations to avoid credit debt trap
Fintech

Millennials moving towards payment installations to avoid credit debt trap

Perpetual debt, hidden costs and exorbitant interest rates are all charged by our largely foreign-owned banks and retail finance companies.

By John O'Sullivan • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
How businesses can address low engagement levels in millennial employees
Deloitte

How businesses can address low engagement levels in millennial employees

Millennials can provide fresh ideas and deliver significant value, so organisations must present opportunities to learn and grow where possible.

By McMurray • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m
Apple

Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m

New research has revealed the depths AU millenials would go to in order to afford the iPhone X - including giving up avocado on toast for two years!.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2017
Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud
Internet of Things

Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud

The rise of millennials indicates the need for more mobile-savvy engagement as app-centric work environments become the norm for today's employees.

By Rob Malkin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
CompTIA holds ANZ Channel event to help businesses attract and retain talent
Partner Programmes

CompTIA holds ANZ Channel event to help businesses attract and retain talent

CompTIA's ANZ Channel Community meeting in Sydney focused on attracting and retaining talent in a multi-generational workforce.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Selling broadband to millennials: Market schemes and outlook for 2017
Unified Communications

Selling broadband to millennials: Market schemes and outlook for 2017

To market broadband services to millennials, broadband companies need to acknowledge their preferences and buying habits or tendencies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
How do millennials perceive women in leadership?
Qualtrics

How do millennials perceive women in leadership?

It's interesting to see that men who say both sexes aren't equally effective leaders are more than 3x more likely to say men make the better leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
ESET report says millennials are cyber savvy – and also cyber careless
Malware

ESET report says millennials are cyber savvy – and also cyber careless

Millennials in Australia and New Zealand are prioritising ease of use over security, says a new report by ESET.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Engaging digital natives at work critical, says expert
Leadership

Engaging digital natives at work critical, says expert

Engaging millennials at work is essential to reduce turnover, says REFFIND. Digital natives prioritise different values, impacting retention and productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Downtime and delays cost Aussie businesses up to $825M a year
Storage

Downtime and delays cost Aussie businesses up to $825M a year

Australian companies could be losing up to $825m a year due to delays and downtime, according to a report by Nimble Storage and Oxford Economics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Retaining millennials a complex task, are cloud apps the answer?
Apps

Retaining millennials a complex task, are cloud apps the answer?

Managing a multi-generational workforce and retaining millennials is an increasingly complex task, says Concur.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016

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