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New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm
Law

Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm

The planned tie-up would give New Zealand clients wider access to Dentons’ global legal talent and broader regional reach early next year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Retiring Baby Boomers to deepen skills shortages in NZ
Robert Half Technology

Retiring Baby Boomers to deepen skills shortages in NZ

Baby Boomer retirement in New Zealand creates skills shortages, with 86% of hiring managers concerned about impact on skillsets, survey finds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D
Research and Development

Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D

New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector gains a major research boost as Dr James Polston joins Helius after leading R&D at Trulieve.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
EPIC campaign for epic industry
Facebook

EPIC campaign for epic industry

Thousands of new workers will be needed to deliver planned infrastructure investment, putting pressure on contractors to widen the talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Jul 2018
More perks, more loyalty?
Human Capital Management

More perks, more loyalty?

Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Tech momentum having a huge impact
Agricultural Technology

Tech momentum having a huge impact

Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Skills shortage

Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Talent Attraction stories

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
Digital transformation is driving a new war for executive talent
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is driving a new war for executive talent

As digital transformation tops 2019 agendas, businesses battle for executive talent, aiming to attract next-gen leaders to drive innovation and agility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Why talent attracts talent in the IT industry
DevOps

Why talent attracts talent in the IT industry

Only 22% of respondents believe their entire management team is qualified to set the right tech strategy and make the right technical hires.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Creating an attractive digital workplace for young talent
Service management

Creating an attractive digital workplace for young talent

As the next-generation of workers come through, how can organisations ensure their IT environment is set to attract high performing employees?.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
The power of data: LinkedIn launches new recruitment tool
LinkedIn

The power of data: LinkedIn launches new recruitment tool

The reports feature easy-to understand visualisations of data ready for exporting and sharing with business leaders and stakeholders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Agilyx and Lumesse partner on talent acquisition solutions
Human Capital Management

Agilyx and Lumesse partner on talent acquisition solutions

The partnership will combine Agilyx's expertise in business applications with Lumesse's technologies portfolio.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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