Hays Press Releases

39% of New Zealand employees plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays. 
 
Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY 2021-22 Hays Salary Guide, another 39% of the more than 500 professionals surveyed said they are open to new opportunities.

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Almost all (98%) New Zealand employers consider soft skills to be either more important or equally important to a candidate’s hard or technical skills, according to recruiting experts Hays. 
 
Find out why teamwork is the most important soft skill employers value in their permanent staff today. 

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Over one-half (52%) of New Zealand employers intend to increase permanent staff levels in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays. 
 
Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, 16% of the close to 600 employers surveyed also intend to increase their use of temporary or contract staff. 

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COVID-19 hit Generation Z’s entry to the world of work hard, damaging not only their career prospects but the sustainability of the future talent pipeline. Fortunately, employers who are returning to growth are uniquely positioned to help the COVID-era cohort of university and school graduates start over. 

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Organisations have been forced to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.

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New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them

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