SafetyNews New Zealand - Aotearoa's industrial safety news for decision-makers
New Zealand

Job Market Stories - Page 11

Kiwi Stories

Job Market stories

Global Stories

Job Market stories

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1
Unified Communications

NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1

NEXTDC has launched Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges
Cybersecurity

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President
DevOps

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
Digital Entertainment

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Robotics

NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum

NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Data Analytics

Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m

The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Fiverr transforms from service marketplace to hiring platform
Unified Communications

Fiverr transforms from service marketplace to hiring platform

Fiverr shifts from a freelance marketplace to a comprehensive hiring platform, introducing new features like profession-based talent discovery and hourly rates.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product
Digital Transformation

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product, aiming to bolster innovation and growth with her extensive tech and business transformation experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs
Marketing Technologies

Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs

Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
EduTech

Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
EduTech

Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad

Google Cloud partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
Artificial Intelligence

UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects

In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Job Market

ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Crowdfunding

UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
EduTech

Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024