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Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat
Fintech

Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat

According to new research from Prospa, 40% of Kiwi small businesses use personal savings to support operations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’
Education, Learning & Training

A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’

Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
Automation on the rise as labour shortage bites
Robotics

Automation on the rise as labour shortage bites

Businesses are turning to automation as record-low unemployment and isolation risks worsen staff shortages and wage pressures across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Mar 2022
SOS goes out to truck drivers
Supply Chain

SOS goes out to truck drivers

Supply-chain pressures are rising as New Zealand urges lorry drivers back to work amid Omicron-related staff shortages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022
Comparing markets with Australia – what can we learn?
Supply Chain

Comparing markets with Australia – what can we learn?

New Zealand’s office, retail and industrial markets are expected to mirror Australia as Omicron peaks and border openings reshape demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Rise of women in trades – will it end skill shortages?
Auckland University

Rise of women in trades – will it end skill shortages?

Women hold just 12% of New Zealand trade jobs, as Competenz warns employers must do more to ease shortages and bias.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks

Most construction firms cannot see third-party risks clearly, leaving projects exposed to delays, cost blowouts and compliance failures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Construction costs see biggest jump since GFC
Supply Chain

Construction costs see biggest jump since GFC

Labour shortages and supply bottlenecks are pushing New Zealand construction inflation to one of the OECD’s highest levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Labour Shortage stories

Three tech tips to thrive in a remote work future
Data Protection

Three tech tips to thrive in a remote work future

Remote work is here to stay, but it must evolve and be managed effectively. Here are three crucial tech investments for a successful hybrid work environment.

By Robert Vinokurov • 7 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Supply Chain

Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions

Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Global CFO Survey shows technology and skills are key in future proofing finance teams
Data Analytics

Global CFO Survey shows technology and skills are key in future proofing finance teams

Launched in 2015, the CFO Indicator Survey provides insights into the challenges, opportunities and priorities for CFOs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Semiconductor market continues to experience uncertainty, IDC finds
Semiconductors

Semiconductor market continues to experience uncertainty, IDC finds

Semiconductor shortages and tight supply are expected to continue in 2022, impacting the global economy, according to analysts at IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
AIOps

MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution

MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Ivanti launches IIoT platform to accelerate supply chain operations with digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Ivanti launches IIoT platform to accelerate supply chain operations with digital transformation

Ivanti Wavelink announces Ivanti Neurons for IIoT, offering scalable applications to automate and optimise supply chain operations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Ivanti adds capabilities to Velocity framework to support supply chain customers
Supply Chain

Ivanti adds capabilities to Velocity framework to support supply chain customers

Ivanti Wavelink's Velocity framework offers enhanced capabilities to aid supply chain operations without code disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022
Supply Chain

Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022

2022 will bring continued supply chain challenges as the global health crisis persists. Rising costs and labour shortages are causing uncertainty worldwide.

By Cas Brentjens • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA
Semiconductors

Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA

Australian manufacturers continue to suffer from shortages, hindering their recovery as a potential third wave of the pandemic looms.

By Vipin Gopal • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Customer Relationship Management

Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021