Hays stories

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.

More technology professionals will receive a pay rise this coming financial year than last, with skills shortages creating a once-in-a-career market.

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

Employees dissatisfied with working benefits as minimal salary increases predicted in 2021, says Hays Salary Guide.

COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector.

New trends are emerging in IT recruitment, including remote onboarding and the need to retrain employees with legacy skills, says Hays IT.

A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

A Hays report reveals that 85% of professionals in Asia view encouraging diverse opinions as crucial for talent retention, yet only 63% see this in practice.

Jobseekers must take calculated risks, avoid raising salary talks too early, and highlight transferrable skills in 2020, says recruitment firm Hays.

Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.

Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.

A new report shows that overtime has increased in 30% of organisations and nearly half of those working overtime (48%) are unpaid for their extra hours.

Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.

A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.

The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.

Technical skills have the highest impact on NZ organizations, with civil engineers and salespeople in high demand, according to Hays.

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