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CV hacks that work 15 Apr 2019

Adding digital evidence, putting yourself in the thick of the action and using a professional summary to highlight your unique selling proposition are three easy CV hacks that will help you reach the interview shortlist

Almost half of Kiwi professionals have experienced bullying or harassment at work. 08 Apr 2019

Bullying and harassment is still occurring in workplaces at alarmingly high rates. But most would rather leave their job than report the behaviour to HR.

Challenges returning to work after a career break 01 Apr 2019

64 per cent of women and 49 per cent of men have taken a career break at least once during their working life, but most say it was a challenge to re-enter the workforce afterwards

New Zealand's most wanted skills in 2019 are revealed 11 Mar 2019

Hays reveal the skills that are in greatest demand across New Zealand in 2019.

Women are still asked about caring responsibilities in job interviews 28 Feb 2019

Women are still being asked about their plans to have children or their caring in job interviews and believe it impacts their chance of securing the job.

Perceptions of unfair barriers to career progression persist in New Zealand workplaces 25 Feb 2019

New Zealand professionals feel that their chances for career progression have been limited during their career because of their sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, gender or a disability.

Half of Kiwi workers say automation has impacted their job responsibilities 19 Feb 2019

Half of New Zealand workers have already seen their job responsibilities change as a result of automation, according to recruiting experts Hays.

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.

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CV hacks that work 15 Apr 2019

Almost half of Kiwi professionals have experienced bullying or harassment at work. 08 Apr 2019

Challenges returning to work after a career break 01 Apr 2019

New Zealand's most wanted skills in 2019 are revealed 11 Mar 2019

Women are still asked about caring responsibilities in job interviews 28 Feb 2019

Perceptions of unfair barriers to career progression persist in New Zealand workplaces 25 Feb 2019

Half of Kiwi workers say automation has impacted their job responsibilities 19 Feb 2019

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

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

How to land your dream job in 2019 03 Dec 2018

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

10 talent trends for 2019 19 Nov 2018

3 crucial things to do following a promotion 12 Nov 2018

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

Are CVs dead? 23 Oct 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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