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Automation beginning to impact Aussie workforce
IT Automation

Automation beginning to impact Aussie workforce

18% of those surveyed said automation has already impacted their job 'significantly', with their duties changing or their role becoming redundant.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019

Global Stories

Hays stories

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists
Recruitment

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures
DevOps

Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures

Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019
Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays
Social Media

Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Why middle management needs a rebrand - Hays
Human Capital Management

Why middle management needs a rebrand - Hays

Middle managers are often undervalued, but Hays argues they are crucial to an organisation's success through honest career development and empowerment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market
DevOps

Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market

From AI and machine learning to blockchain and data science, six tech trends are set to govern IT skills in demand this year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
How innovation links to talent attraction and staff retention
Hays

How innovation links to talent attraction and staff retention

Half of ANZ's bosses have their heads in the sand when it comes to understanding the business and innovation benefits of diversity and inclusion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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
Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work
Education, Learning & Training

Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work

Reverse mentoring flips traditional roles by having younger employees mentor senior colleagues. Success hinges on openness and a safe environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Hays stories

Employees around NZ working overtime without pay
Human Capital Management

Employees around NZ working overtime without pay

A new report shows that overtime has increased in 30% of organisations and nearly half of those working overtime (48%) are unpaid for their extra hours.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Does work experience trump formal education?
Education, Learning & Training

Does work experience trump formal education?

A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
DevOps amongst most sought after skillset
Unified Communications

DevOps amongst most sought after skillset

The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work
Human Capital Management

Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work

One in three New Zealanders are planning to change jobs this year due to a lack of promotional opportunities and challenges, according to new research by Hays.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
How to successfully ask for a pay rise - Hays
Human Capital Management

How to successfully ask for a pay rise - Hays

With 56% of Kiwis prioritising a pay rise this year, Hays reveals key steps to successfully request a salary increase, backed by substantial evidence.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees
Hays

Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees

If you feel like you've been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer
Hays

Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer

Do you make a point to take your lunch break in full most workdays? You might be one of only 28% of New Zealanders who actually make the most of it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018