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Talent Attraction stories

What does the future construction workforce look like?

Digital tools are becoming vital as the industry fights a skills shortage and tries to lure younger, tech-savvy workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022

Supply Chain

A choice to shine or be left behind

Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Jun 2022

Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022

Digital Transformation

AR would attract new talent to construction but a third will not invest

A third of construction executives have no plans to adopt augmented reality, despite its potential to cut costs and help draw in younger workers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022

Data Protection

The risks of imposing a ‘no jab, no job’ policy

Mandates can curb infections, but they also risk bullying, staff losses and compensation claims when workers refuse vaccination.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian cities rank better for remote work

Melbourne has topped Nestpick’s global work-from-home survey, with Sydney third and Auckland 37th amid visa and cost gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021

Digital Transformation

Top five tips to Unified Engineering success

Project overruns could ease as Unified Engineering cuts rework, speeds decisions and helps teams share validated data across capital projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020

Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020

Smart Cities

Why engineers of the future will focus more on empathy than logic

Automation is pushing structural engineers towards creative problem-solving, with empathy and communication set to matter more than maths.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Law

Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm

The planned tie-up would give New Zealand clients wider access to Dentons’ global legal talent and broader regional reach early next year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019

Robert Half Technology

Retiring Baby Boomers to deepen skills shortages in NZ

Baby Boomer retirement in New Zealand creates skills shortages, with 86% of hiring managers concerned about impact on skillsets, survey finds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Research and Development

Helius appoints world leader in medical cannabis R&D

New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector gains a major research boost as Dr James Polston joins Helius after leading R&D at Trulieve.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019

Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Talent Attraction stories

IBM

Datacom Group appoints Kathleen Bailey-Lord as FAICD to the Datacom Group Board

Datacom Group announces Kathleen Bailey-Lord FAICD as new board member, citing her focus on disruptive innovation and commitment to diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Data Science

Competitive talent markets are a technology problem

Instead of seeing the next few months as a pot-luck, data science and technology should be utilised to pick apart what exactly organisations need to grow.

By Rudy Crous • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021

DevOps

Zendesk embarks on major APAC talent drive

Zendesk, a provider of customer experience and engagement software, is expanding its footprint in Asia Pacific by expanding its Singapore office.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is driving a new war for executive talent

As digital transformation tops 2019 agendas, businesses battle for executive talent, aiming to attract next-gen leaders to drive innovation and agility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019