Leaders don't understand the business benefits of diversity and inclusion 12 Feb 2019

Our nation’s bosses have their heads in the sand when it comes to understanding the benefits of diversity and inclusion. Find out our recommendations to address the challenges D&I.

Compulsory yoga – should bosses make wellbeing programmes obligatory? 11 Dec 2018

Wellbeing programmes improve workforce productivity and retention, but with less than two in five employees participating, should such programmes be compulsory?

How to land your dream job in 2019 03 Dec 2018

Jobseekers will need to demonstrate their data fluency, strategic thinking and readiness for AI-integrated workforces to stand out from the crowd in their 2019 job search, says recruiting experts Hays.

‘Diversifying diversity’ exposes key D&I challenges facing Kiwi workers 26 Nov 2018

New research has sought to ‘diversify diversity’ to expose the key diversity and inclusion considerations impacting the careers of underrepresented demographic groups in New Zealand and Australia.

10 talent trends for 2019 19 Nov 2018

Balancing automation with human workers, the impact of chatbots on an employment brand and a widening talent mismatch are among the trends that will shape the recruitment market in 2019, according to recruiting experts Hays.

3 crucial things to do following a promotion 12 Nov 2018

If you’ve recently been promoted, there are three simple but crucial things you should do to make the early days in your new, more senior role count: slow down to absorb the particulars, reassess priorities to set goals and establish boundaries with former peers.

AI could improve worker productivity – but career security fears must be alleviated 04 Nov 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could provide a boost to workforce productivity, but organisations need to build their employees’ trust in these technologies and upskill staff appropriately if they are to take full advantage of the benefits, says recruiting experts Hays.

Are CVs dead? 23 Oct 2018

It’s no secret that an up-to-date and engaging LinkedIn profile can help get you noticed by recruiters – whether you are actively or passively looking for a new role. But does that mean that CVs are becoming less important?

Digital natives need to work on face-to-face communication skills 16 Oct 2018

Digital natives are natural online communicators, but recruiting experts Hays warns that for many it’s come at the expense of face-to-face communication skills.

Only 28% of Kiwis take their full designated lunch break 08 Oct 2018

Are you feeling tired and fatigued at work? If so, it could be because only 28% of Kiwi workers take their full designated lunch break.

How to make reverse mentoring work – insights from two employers 02 Oct 2018

Organisations are turning to younger members of the workforce to mentor more senior colleagues, but it takes training, a safe environment and an openness to new insights to make this relationship work, says recruiting experts Hays.

Skills Index shows New Zealand fails to meet demand for highly-skilled professionals 24 Sep 2018

New Zealand’s talent mismatch between the skills jobseekers possess and those employers want sits at its highest in seven years, according to the 2018 Hays Global Skills Index, released today.

84% of jobseekers adapt their CV for algorithm screening 12 Sep 2018

Four in five jobseekers have or plan to adapt their CV and online profiles for initial screening by an algorithm, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Self-sabotaging jobseekers: Using social media inappropriately 04 Sep 2018

Jobseekers continue to undermine their job search by using social media inappropriately, says recruiting experts Hays.

Digital specialists vs marketing generalists: 78% of Marketing Directors want both in their team 21 Aug 2018

Temporary and contract solutions a driving force of job creation in New Zealand 14 Aug 2018

Building industry salaries to rise as cautious optimism prevails 08 Aug 2018

Over half (55 per cent) of New Zealand’s building industry employers will increase their workforces’ salaries by up to five per cent in their next review, according to the 2018 Hays Construction & NZIOB (New Zealand Institute of Building) Salary Guide.

Overtime up in one third of New Zealand workplaces 25 Jul 2018

One-third (34 per cent) of organisations increased overtime over the past 12 months, up from 28 per cent one year prior, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Are your skills in demand? 53% of employers to increase permanent headcount – here’s where 10 Jul 2018

Financial Analysts, Site Managers, Structural Engineers and Front-End Developers are four of the skills sought by the 53 per cent of employers who plan to increase permanent staff levels in the coming 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.

36% of Kiwis plan on changing jobs this financial year – here’s why 25 Jun 2018

Thirty-six per cent of skilled professionals plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, with an uncompetitive salary the main motivating factor for more than half (55 per cent).