45% of New Zealand employers are currently restructuring their department or organisation to keep up with changing business needs. That’s according to the 2019/20 Hays Salary Guide, which surveyed almost 900 employers in New Zealand.
Work experience has a significantly greater impact on career progression than formal education or continuous informal learning, according to recruiting experts Hays.
Almost one-third (32%) of employers say soft skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of their organisation, meaning they could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
Civil Engineers, Salespeople, Construction Managers and DevOps professionals are four of the skills sought by the 49 per cent of employers who plan to increase permanent staff levels in New Zealand over the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.
Two of the top five cyber security challenges organisations face trace back to the acute cyber security talent gap: a lack of in-house expertise and difficulty finding the right talent.
Middle managers often find the value they bring to an organisation being scrutinised, but recruiting expert Hays says they can be an organisation’s biggest asset – provided they have open and honest career development conversations, are given opportunities to develop their skills and are empowered by senior managers to make change happen.
The use of co-working spaces is on the rise, but should you accept a job in one or move your employees into a co-working space? According to recruiting experts Hays, there are several pros and cons to consider before you embrace this new trend.
Flexible work practices, career progression opportunities and ongoing learning & development are the top three non-financial benefits New Zealand employees want when looking for a new job.
56% of New Zealanders say a salary increase is their number one career priority this year, with 53% intending to achieve this by asking their boss for a raise. But asking and receiving are two very different things. To ensure your pay rise request is successful, there are certain steps you must take.
The only constant in the tech industry is that it’s always changing, which makes goal-setting essential to long-term success, advises recruiting experts Hays Information Technology.
Over recent years the professional jobs market has become increasingly more global, providing workers with more opportunities to work and live abroad and also to gain valuable experience needed to boost career potential.
Just one in three New Zealanders are aware of the latest digital trends relevant to their job or industry, despite employers viewing regular upskilling as the norm for anyone who wants to remain employable.
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
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.
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
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.
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