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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.
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.
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.
Loyalty tax: 2023’s top employee retention risk 11 Apr 2023
High salary offers made to new staff in 2022 are now fuelling pay equity concerns for tenured employees, who could pay a price for their loyalty.
12 in-demand tech jobs of tomorrow 17 Nov 2022
Hays’s recently released list features both new roles and existing jobs that will rapidly increase in demand in coming years.
Skills shortage fail: Employers aren't offering the upskilling staff require 14 Nov 2022
New research suggests employers are failing to provide the upskilling their staff require to perform their jobs effectively – thereby missing an opportunity to reduce the skills gap.
Skills shortage could derail carbon cutting and net-zero pledges 11 Oct 2022
Australia faces a chronic shortage of skills to meet the ambitious carbon cutting and Net-Zero pledges made by organisations, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.
Unpaid overtime has increased – is it contributing to ‘quiet quitting’? 30 Aug 2022
Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has unveiled a major brand refresh and repositioning to better meet the changing needs of organisations and professionals in the rapidly evolving world of work
Hays undergoes brand refresh and repositioning to reflect the new world of work 22 Aug 2022
Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has unveiled a major brand refresh and repositioning to better meet the changing needs of organisations and professionals in the rapidly evolving world of work
Only 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits 28 Jun 2022
Just 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits, according to recruiting experts Hays. This follows news that the value of salary increases is rising, yet they feel their performance and the demand for their skills merits more.
Hays Salary Guide released: Salaries increase as skills shortage inflates expectations 17 Jun 2022
More employees will receive a pay rise this coming financial year than last, with skills shortages creating a “once-in-a-career market”, according to recruiting experts Hays.
Overtime increased in 29% of New Zealand workplaces last year 17 Jun 2022
Overtime increased in 29% of organisations in New Zealand over the past 12 months, with 51% of staff unpaid for their extra hours, according to recruiting experts Hays.
39% of Kiwis will quit their jobs this FY – here’s why 17 Jun 2022
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.
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.
The unexpected soft skill employers need today 16 Jun 2022
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.
Find out why teamwork is the most important soft skill employers value in their permanent staff today.
52% of employers to increase permanent headcount – here’s where 16 Jun 2022
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.
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.
Kickstart Gen Z’s careers post-pandemic | Press Release 16 Jun 2022
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.
Six of the most in-demand tech sectors and jobs 16 Jun 2022
Organisations have been forced to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.
New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 16 Jun 2022
New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them
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