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Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say
Recruitment

Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say

Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase
Health Technologies

Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase

The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth
DevOps

Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth

Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Millennials may be the secret to success in an age of digital disruption
Recruitment

Millennials may be the secret to success in an age of digital disruption

Research reveals firms underutilising millennial tech prowess, risking their digital edge in an era of constant innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Seek

Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures

Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Recruitment

Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland

Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Who is winning the war? Security experts hard to recruit
Cybersecurity

Who is winning the war? Security experts hard to recruit

Demand continues to rise for cyber security skills as an arms race develops between cyber criminals and those looking to secure systems and data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
A third of Australians not in chosen career
Software-as-a-Service

A third of Australians not in chosen career

With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Recruitment

New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps

An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market
Recruitment

Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market

The demand and supply imbalance that has affected the IT hiring market for years will likely continue into 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game
DevOps

New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game

Less than half of Kiwi tech and digital workers plan to stay in their current jobs, according to a new report from Global Attract.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds
EduTech

Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds

New research has revealed Australian workers aren't as engaged in the workplace as their employers would hope.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme
Information Communication & Technology

IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme

Intergen partners with WelTec to boost its IT team, investing in young talent with a robust graduate programme and Young Achiever Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?
Microsoft

Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?

Cloud computing and its associated technologies are booming in New Zealand, creating new challenges and opportunities for IT professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Is Christchurch NZ's latest IT hotspot?
Software Development

Is Christchurch NZ's latest IT hotspot?

Christchurch's tech scene booms, with SEEK revealing a surge in IT jobs as the city's rebuild diversifies job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Messy online job ads putting Kiwis off
Recruitment

Messy online job ads putting Kiwis off

Kiwi job seekers put off by complex registration processes used by job boards, leading to missed opportunities for employers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Huge demand for IT interns this summer
Software Development

Huge demand for IT interns this summer

More than 140 tertiary students and recent grads from will be placed into paid summer internships via the Summer of Tech internship programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs
Supply Chain

Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs

New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015