Employment stories - Page 17
NZ dollar declines as greenback strengthens on upbeat US jobs data
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar declined as the greenback strengthened after a key measure of the US labour market printed better than expected, bolstering.
Will the stars of yesterday's sex romp be fired?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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social media
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employment
The media coverage the event has brought on may bring the employer into disrepute. The rendezvous could have serious implications for the employees.
Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apps
NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.
Non-financial benefits key to securing top NZ IT talent
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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absolute it
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employment
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volution
Due to New Zealand's IT talent shortage and employers struggling to compete internationally with base salary, most IT jobs now provide a work/life balance.
World Week Ahead: Interest rates in focus
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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inflation
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us federal reserve
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employment
Global markets continue to push higher on economic data and the week ahead should be no exception, though investors hope the data will bring furthe.
NZ services remain in expansion in October
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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employment
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expansion
New Zealand's services sector expansion slowed in October from a month earlier, as economic growth moderated from a rapid to a more sustainable pac.
NZ manufacturing activity rises to 15-month high in October
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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migration
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employment
New Zealand manufacturing activity accelerated for a fifth month to a 15-month high in October as a strong domestic economy supports local activity.
Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark's organisational review may lead to up to 400 job cuts by Christmas. The firm aims to boost efficiency in a highly competitive market.
NZ dollar gains on strong employment report
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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migration
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar gained after government figures showed a strengthening labour market is soaking up an increased supply of new migrants and r.
Kiwi SMES show strongest growth in five years, Australian counterparts dawdle
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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productivity
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wages
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New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses are recording their fastest sales growth since 2009 compared to a steady-as-they-go effort by their.
Restaurant Brands pays $10.5M to take over operation of Carl's Jr burger chain in NZ
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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employment
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market competition
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fy
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, the nation's largest fast food operator, agreed to buy seven Carl's Jr stores owned and operated by Forsgren NZ for.
ICT bucks trend to record increased hiring intentions
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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ict
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hudson
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Despite overall hiring dips, NZ's ICT sector sees growth, with a rise in firms intending to boost their teams, bucking industry trends.
Wellington IT pros… What are YOU earning?
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
In Wellington, IT professionals see salary hikes in business analysis and architecture, as demand shifts amidst an evolving tech landscape.
Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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edutech
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martech
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adobe
Study shows 68% of educators deem digital media skills vital for the 21st-century workforce in NZ and Australia, Adobe reports.
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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edutech
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uc
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it training
A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Farmers on the hunt for eCommerce Manager
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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cleantech
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digital marketing
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sustainability
Farmers Trading Company is making the plunge in to on-line shopping and need someone to head up their new eCommerce team.
Resign with grace, not hate
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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linkedin
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employment
Leaving a job gracefully can protect your professional reputation. Here’s how to ensure a dignified departure, with tips from LinkedIn's career expert.
Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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hcm
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linkedin
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payroll systems
Do you describe yourself differently – on your website, promotional materials, or especially on social media – than you do in person?.
No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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ict
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regus
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employment
Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.