Candidates stories - Page 14
Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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uc
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chorus
Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie to resign at year's end after tripling fibre connection volumes and leading the company to a USD $53 million profit.
Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.
Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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social media
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hays
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job seekers
According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
DevOps amongst most sought after skillset
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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uc
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devops
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apm
The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.
Why 49% of employers aim to increase headcount – Hays
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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uc
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devops
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apm
Technical skills have the highest impact on NZ organizations, with civil engineers and salespeople in high demand, according to Hays.
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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uc
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voip
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video conferencing
Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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talent attraction
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skills gap
As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.
Hiring for your next IT recruit? Ditch the gender bias
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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women in technology
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job advertising
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techbrain
TechBrain study suggests gendered language in IT ads may deter women from applying, pushing for neutral wording.
Adoption of automation technologies is driven by the C-Suite – UiPath
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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uipath
UiPath released a new study that explores the current and future progress of automation in organisations around the world.
GIGA Data Centers brings energy efficiency to Mooresville, NC
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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dc
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hyperscale
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power / energy
GIGA Data Centers has unveiled a cutting-edge, energy-efficient data center in Mooresville, NC, leveraging green energy and innovative cooling systems.
Air NZ soaring high for third consecutive year as NZ’s most attractive employer
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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hcm
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air new zealand
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awards
Air New Zealand has been named the most attractive employer in New Zealand for the third consecutive year by the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research.
Why education is the primary solution to Australia’s IT skills shortage
Fri, 31st May 2019
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accenture
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skills gap
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australian
Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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kiwibank
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
The Data Literacy Project and Qlik launch new certification for data literacy
Tue, 14th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The Data Literacy Project has unveiled a new certification to enable individuals to demonstrate their data literacy skills.
Oracle Malaysia’s new cloud solution hub opens 150 new jobs
Mon, 13th May 2019
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public cloud
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private cloud
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oracle
Oracle Malaysia's new cloud solution hub in Kuala Lumpur creates 150 jobs, aiming to aid SMEs in leveraging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain.
The evolution of chatbots
Mon, 6th May 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
It’s no secret that in order to convert leads and maximise sales, companies need to connect with their prospects as quickly as possible.
Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.
IT industry fuelling the positive NZ job market
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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seek
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job seekers
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it industry
New statistics from SEEK NZ show the job market is in good shape with more jobs and higher salaries up for grabs.
Meet the future of women in IT
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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women in technology
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kordia
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university of waikato
Emily Sopers is set to reshape the tech world, winning Kordia’s inaugural Women in Technology Scholarship to tackle gender imbalance in the IT sector.
Balancing DX with diversity and inclusion
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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digital transformation
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dei
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network infrastructure
As the business landscape continues to quickly evolve, two concepts are becoming increasingly apparent and starting to intertwine.