Breadcrumb
Blogs
New industrial regulations, demand for flexibility on both sides, new skills needed and acute skills shortages…. 2022 offered some big challenges for HR and Talent Acquisition leaders, so what can they expect for 2023? Hays’ experts offer insights on what trends may continue, and what new challenges might show up so you can be prepared for the year ahead.
For all the innovation and technology that has revolutionised the process of getting a job in recent years, there is one thing that has never changed. You can still pretty much guarantee that at some point in the interview you’ll be asked the standard question that interviewers have asked job-seekers since dawn of time.
Businesses in both Australia and New Zealand are struggling from near-record levels of unemployment. The Federal Government in Australia hosted a Jobs and Skills Summit earlier this month to try to find solutions, including the lifting of permanent migration to 195,000 spaces. While migration is a common lever to pull to increase access to skilled workers in both Australian and New Zealand,...
New Zealand faces a skills shortage at a level unmatched in our 43 years in recruitment in this market. This year’s newly released Hays Salary Guide shows that 91% of surveyed employers are experiencing a skills shortage. More than four in five (83%) say it will impact the effective operation or growth plans of their organisation, up from 64% last year. This is the highest level of pressure...
Working from home can offer many benefits, from increased productivity to happier and more engaged employees. However, it can be an isolating experience, especially if you are new to it, or starting a new job while working remotely. So, how can you look after your wellbeing while remote working? How can you create healthy boundaries between your work and personal life and stay mentally...
Blog rh menu
Popular articles
Jobseeker
Benefits can top up your salary expectations
How to advance your career in 2024
Discover the must-have skill employers seek today
Meet your new work colleague: ChatGPT
How (and why) to create boundaries at work
Afraid of changing jobs? How to challenge your fears
How to advance your career in 2023
Are you in line for a pay rise this year?
Disappointing pay rise? Here is what to ask for instead
9 simple wellbeing tips when working from home
Lifestyle hacks for increase focus, productivity, energy and joy
Holiday job search myths and realities
"The Great Resignation": Why are so many thinking about quitting?
How to upskill when working from home
How to answer difficult interview questions
8 interview questions for teaching position
Don't meet all the requirements - 3 reasons to apply
Employer
Closing the Loopholes Bills 2024: What it means for you and your employees
Deploying a Managed Service Provider
Advancing gender equality in construction
How to build a curious team
Key quarterly trends in the world of work
Salary transparency is coming, are you ready for it?
Are you still using the same strategies in a bid to secure skills?
Could a four-day work week win the talent you need?
AI has taken a big leap forward, what now?
Recruitment challenges for 2023
Why businesses need to prove their sustainability credentials
Defining the new equation in the world of work
Employee retention: What's your game?
Budgets are tight how can I recognise and reward my staff?
How to manage a hybrid team long-term