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Recruiting and retaining the skills we need
Education, Learning & Training

Recruiting and retaining the skills we need

Civil contractors warn tighter visa rules could worsen labour shortages, delay projects and leave key civil works understaffed.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
What of the workforce as borders re-open?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What of the workforce as borders re-open?

Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Feb 2022
Trans-Tasman travel bubble loses its fizz
Hybrid & Remote Work

Trans-Tasman travel bubble loses its fizz

Most New Zealand firms are still staying put, with 82.6% not planning business trips to Australia and 87.8% ruling out job moves there.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s
Productivity

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019
Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy
Sustainability

Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy

Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Drones

New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers

​They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive
Information Communication & Technology

ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive

Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Kiwi tech innovation - Where to from here?
Exeed

Kiwi tech innovation - Where to from here?

Kiwi innovation thrives on collaboration and a 'Number 8 wire mentality', as experts at Rutherford Innovation Showcase urge for global R&D push.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Overcome the brain drain
Synergy

Overcome the brain drain

New Zealand's brain drain is a common issue, but Synergy is tackling it by supporting staff on their overseas ventures and welcoming them back home.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2006

Global Stories

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Q&A: Meet Green Light Worldwide's NZ resource manager Regie Saylo
Human Capital Management

Q&A: Meet Green Light Worldwide's NZ resource manager Regie Saylo

Green Light Worldwide gains momentum in New Zealand, expanding its presence to meet growing demand in the IT market.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Shopify, Salesforce, Basecamp join lineup for NZ remote working conference
Data Analytics

Shopify, Salesforce, Basecamp join lineup for NZ remote working conference

The RemoteTogetherNZ festival in Queenstown is bringing together experts to promote remote and flexible work best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check
DataCentre infrastructure

Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check

Brain drain in the IT and data centre industry could be reduced by investing in employee training, according to Schneider Electric.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Exclusive Interview: Milestone on their partner ecosystem and the ANZ VMS market
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive Interview: Milestone on their partner ecosystem and the ANZ VMS market

Milestone Systems leverages its XProtect platform to empower partners in the ANZ VMS market. With a new distributor and focus on AI and IoT, growth is imminent.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

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