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47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018
Jobs

47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018

Nearly half of Australian IT employees plan to seek new jobs in 2018, as Clicks IT Recruitment's survey reveals high confidence in the sector's job market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
After a new job? Here's two of the top 10 best places to work in AU
NetApp

After a new job? Here's two of the top 10 best places to work in AU

For those unhappy with their job, here's a couple of companies that have made it into Australia's top ten best places to work.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Global Stories

Employment stories

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Fintech

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Robotics

Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study

Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career
EduTech

Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn't hinder their career

Over 93% of New Zealanders would choose flexible working if it didn't harm their career, according to a poll by Hays.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th 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

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation
Small Business

Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Fintech

Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards
IBM

My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards

The three key trends apparent in this year's data relate to employee well-being, career mobility and employer attitudes to continuous listening.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand
DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors
Hays

Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors

The dollars on offer are the driving force for IT contractors when it comes to selecting their next project, according to a new report from Hays.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?
Hays

Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?

Survey shows 63% of NZ managers want to swap yearly reviews for regular, timely feedback sessions, to boost performance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Accelerator

Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator

Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th 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
The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers
IT Automation

The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers

Automation is happening, whether we like it or not. And understandably, both employees and employers are fearful about the changes it will bring.

By Ian Scott • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017