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Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation

UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

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Professional Development (PD) stories

King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation
EduTech

King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation

King's College London to infuse £45.5m into science-focused initiatives, establishing interdisciplinary research hubs and creating 64 academic roles in bid to spur innovation and drive UK economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
What 1 in 3 workers want more than a promotion
Human Capital Management

What 1 in 3 workers want more than a promotion

Work-life balance now outranks pay for many employees, with 37% saying they would quit if forced back into the office.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Top cybersecurity achievements celebrated at 2023 iSANZ Awards
Application Security

Top cybersecurity achievements celebrated at 2023 iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's cybersecurity heroes, including KPMG's Philip Whitmore and BNZ teams, were honoured at the 2023 iSANZ Awards for advancing digital resilience nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
How to achieve a good work-life balance at home
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to achieve a good work-life balance at home

Remote staff are at risk of burnout as blurred boundaries, isolation and poor routines can erode productivity and family time at home.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
Aleph Group unifies global brands in strategic 'One Brand' initiative
Marketing Technologies

Aleph Group unifies global brands in strategic 'One Brand' initiative

Aleph Group solidifies its global presence, merging its diverse regional brands into its main brand in a strategic 'One Brand' initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Half of employees lack development opportunities
eLearning

Half of employees lack development opportunities

A global survey finds employers are missing employees’ skills needs, with 41% saying they lack the development support to grow at work.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023
Support for health & safety reps
Human Capital Management

Support for health & safety reps

A new framework aims to fill a training gap for health and safety representatives and give employers a clearer path for development.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2023
A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction
Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
New licensing scheme for engineers
Risk & Compliance

New licensing scheme for engineers

Engineers could soon face registration and licensing rules designed to lift standards and improve public confidence after past failures.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Showing up for your team in a recession
Human Capital Management

Showing up for your team in a recession

Open communication, mental health support and small perks can help employers keep staff loyal as recession pressures mount.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Feedback sought on new mining and quarrying safety requirements
Risk & Compliance

Feedback sought on new mining and quarrying safety requirements

Operators could face new competency checks as WorkSafe seeks feedback on rules covering mining and quarrying certificates of competence.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring
Support

IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring

Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.

By Tanya Hovagimian • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Black & White Engineering Expands Global Team with 93 New Hires
Unified Communications

Black & White Engineering Expands Global Team with 93 New Hires

Engineering firm Black and White Engineering is expanding its workforce, having experienced a 34% increase in staffing over the past year.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Gallagher Security makes five new appointments
Small Business

Gallagher Security makes five new appointments

Gallagher Security appoints 5 new members to their Australian sales and marketing teams in preparation for growth in the region. #security #Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2023