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Technology initiatives failing thanks to employees
Crowdsourcing

Technology initiatives failing thanks to employees

Over half of CIOs say tech initiatives fail due to employee engagement, according to a recent survey by POPin. Budget not main issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
New Zealand still has 'rock star economy', says HBSC chief economist Bloxham
New Zealand Dollar

New Zealand still has 'rock star economy', says HBSC chief economist Bloxham

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, who first coined the phrase 'rock star' in January last year to describe New Zealand's economic growth, says it's s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Dimension Data chosen in Top Five global employers
Dimension Data

Dimension Data chosen in Top Five global employers

Dimension Data certified as top-5 employer in world by Top Employers Institute. IT provider has a direct presence in 58 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers
Dimension Data

Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers

IT solutions provider Dimension Data has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world by the Top Employers Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
IT career opportunities galore in New Zealand
Software Development

IT career opportunities galore in New Zealand

New Zealand's tech industry is thriving with high job satisfaction, flexible working conditions, and competitive salaries, attracting global talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: US jobs data, Yellen speaks
Inflation

World Week Ahead: US jobs data, Yellen speaks

The latest US jobs data will take centre stage this week as investors refocus on the state of the economy as they refine their bets on when the Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

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New Zealand job market bolstered by booming tech industry
IT Industry

New Zealand job market bolstered by booming tech industry

Employers in the IT industry dominate the latest figures, with a net 40.7% looking to increase or maintain permanent headcount across main cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
NZ employment market remains flat
Seek

NZ employment market remains flat

New Zealand's job market remains flat, with jobs increasing only 0.1% in August, according to a report by SEEK.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime
Hays

Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime

Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
New jobs in tech on the decline, teachers wanted
Health Technologies

New jobs in tech on the decline, teachers wanted

New Zealand faces a tech job slowdown as education sees a surge, with SEEK data showing a 31% rise in teacher roles amid a 4% drop in IT jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Chorus, Microsoft top employers
Microsoft

Chorus, Microsoft top employers

Microsoft and Chorus make the cut as Best Employers, with Chorus scooping up the overall ANZ Best of Best Employer for 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Time crimes on the rise, WatchGuard steps in
Firewalls

Time crimes on the rise, WatchGuard steps in

Up to 80% of the time employees spend on the internet has nothing to do with work, and organisations can lose up to $4,500 per employee every year...

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
NZ business confidence rises to 7-month high in March as agriculture sentiment lifts
Investment

NZ business confidence rises to 7-month high in March as agriculture sentiment lifts

New Zealand business confidence rose to a seven-month high in March, led by improved sentiment in the agricultural sector.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
NZ employment confidence rises with optimism about earnings growth
Employment

NZ employment confidence rises with optimism about earnings growth

New Zealanders have become more confident about the labour market and confident they'll be able to earn more in a growing economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
NZ services sector slows, remains in expansion in February as sales pick up
Sales

NZ services sector slows, remains in expansion in February as sales pick up

New Zealand's services sector, which makes up about two thirds of the economy, slowed in February while remaining in expansion, led by sales, with sig.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
NZ manufacturing rebounds from two-year low in February
Manufacturing

NZ manufacturing rebounds from two-year low in February

New Zealand manufacturing rebounded from a two-year low in February, led by improvement in new orders and deliveries and a recovery in the petroleum,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
NZ business confidence gains in February as agri sector gets more upbeat
Employment

NZ business confidence gains in February as agri sector gets more upbeat

New Zealand business confidence improved in February as recent gains in dairy prices turned sentiment around in the agriculture sector, and as low int.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015