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Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government

Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021

Public Cloud

Microsoft to launch data center region in Indonesia

Microsoft is creating a data center region in Indonesia to boost digital growth and provide skills opportunities for three million Indonesians.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021

Cybersecurity

CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills

There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

Customer Experience

CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm, CyberCX, and AustCyber have launched CyberSeek, an interactive mapping tool for the cybersecurity job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021

Cloud Services

Businesses struggling to maximise cloud value, report shows

Only 37% of companies are achieving the full value of their cloud investments, according to a report from Accenture.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

EduTech

New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future

New Zealand's digital future is at serious risk due to a skills mismatch, impacting education, businesses, and the economy, warns a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021

EduTech

Microsoft establishes data center region in Taiwan

Microsoft's 'Reimagine Taiwan' initiative will be bolstered by the company's plans to create a new data center region in the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020

Recruitment

One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability

One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Digital Transformation

Top five shifts affecting construction

Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021

Human Capital Management

The unseen risks of remote work

Nearly half of workers are logging longer hours for no extra pay, raising burnout, trust and retention risks for employers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Mar 2021

Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021

Accenture

NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch

New Zealand's business community must bear some responsibility for the skills mismatch and make changes to attract graduates, retain and upskill staff.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021

Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021

NZTech

NZ's tech sector in great need of digital apprenticeships

New Zealand's technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

NZTech

NZ tech sector 'seriously restricted' by skills mismatch

New Zealand's tech sector is struggling to find skilled staff, hindering the country's economy, according to a survey by NZTech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2021

EduTech

AIIA launches new skills hub to boost Aussie ICT industry

The hub was created as a digital skills platform to connect ICT training needs of industry and employees with VET, tertiary and industry digital courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Public Cloud

Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less

Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020