Employment stories - Page 17
Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark's organisational review may lead to up to 400 job cuts by Christmas. The firm aims to boost efficiency in a highly competitive market.
NZ dollar gains on strong employment report
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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migration
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar gained after government figures showed a strengthening labour market is soaking up an increased supply of new migrants and r.
Kiwi SMES show strongest growth in five years, Australian counterparts dawdle
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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productivity
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wages
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New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses are recording their fastest sales growth since 2009 compared to a steady-as-they-go effort by their.
Restaurant Brands pays $10.5M to take over operation of Carl's Jr burger chain in NZ
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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market competition
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fy
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employment
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, the nation's largest fast food operator, agreed to buy seven Carl's Jr stores owned and operated by Forsgren NZ for.
ICT bucks trend to record increased hiring intentions
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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ict
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hudson
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Despite overall hiring dips, NZ's ICT sector sees growth, with a rise in firms intending to boost their teams, bucking industry trends.
Wellington IT pros… What are YOU earning?
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
In Wellington, IT professionals see salary hikes in business analysis and architecture, as demand shifts amidst an evolving tech landscape.
Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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edutech
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martech
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recruitment
Study shows 68% of educators deem digital media skills vital for the 21st-century workforce in NZ and Australia, Adobe reports.
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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trade me
A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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edutech
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uc
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it training
A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Farmers on the hunt for eCommerce Manager
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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cleantech
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linkedin
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sustainability
Farmers Trading Company is making the plunge in to on-line shopping and need someone to head up their new eCommerce team.
Resign with grace, not hate
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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linkedin
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employment
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vested
Leaving a job gracefully can protect your professional reputation. Here’s how to ensure a dignified departure, with tips from LinkedIn's career expert.
Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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hcm
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linkedin
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payroll systems
Do you describe yourself differently – on your website, promotional materials, or especially on social media – than you do in person?.
No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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ict
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regus
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employment
Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.
Longer hours for hard-working employees
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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employment
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burnout
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employees
Over a third of UK employees working over 51 hours per week, risking burnout, according to consultant firm Hudson.
Asia to head IT hiring within three years
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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data analytics
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bi
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cloud services
IT hiring in major Western markets will come predominantly from Asian-headquartered companies enjoying double-digit growth.
IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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edutech
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crm
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hcm
IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.
Is your CV up to scratch? Find out online
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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resume
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employment
Unveil the secrets to a perfect CV with Careers NZ's new 'Know Your CV' online tool, ensuring your application stands out in today's job market.
2degrees co-founder in employment dispute
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Tex Edwards, co-founder of 2degrees, has launched an employment dispute against the company, according to reports. Details of the dispute remain confidential.
Finding the perfect employee
Tue, 1st May 2012
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it training
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sales
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outsourcing
Choosing the right employee is critical for new businesses, balancing costs and ensuring the team's growth with the company's evolving needs. Here are key tips.
Employers forced to choose 'next-best' candidates
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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hudson
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recruitment
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employment
Facing a budget crunch, 43% of NZ ICT employers boost pay to nab top talent, while others settle for second choice amidst soaring salary demands.