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Tech contractor rates guide reveals premium for in-demand tech professionals 24 Oct 2023

In-demand tech contractors continue to command a premium rate, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.

The art of asking for a pay rise: How employers evaluate pay rise requests 17 Oct 2023

Employees looking to maximise the value of their pay rise this financial year must highlight exceptional individual performance and undertake valued work, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.

A skills recession is upon us. How will employers adapt? 03 Jul 2023

Almost nine in ten (88%) organisations in New Zealand are now experiencing a skills shortage, according to the latest Hays Salary Guide.

95% of employers to increase salaries: Hays Salary Guide FY23/24 released 19 Jun 2023

An overwhelming 95% of employers plan to increase salaries in their next review, up from 88% last year and 67% the year before, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.

After-hours work pressures: The need for a "right to disconnect" 01 Jun 2023

Over four in five New Zealanders feel pressure to connect to work outside their normal working hours, fuelling a renewed call for the ‘right to disconnect’.

The clock is ticking: 40% of Kiwis expect a four-day work week within five years 11 Apr 2023

There is growing optimism among New Zealand professionals about the reality of a four-day working week.

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About Hays

Hays plc (the "Group") is the world’s leading specialist in recruitment and workforce solutions, such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP). The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional, and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK, Germany, and Australia and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. As of 30 June 2025, the Group employed over 9,500 staff operating from 207 offices in 30 countries.

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