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.

“Last year, tight budgets forced employers to try to achieve more with less as they navigated their way through the crisis and back to growth."

“With most employees dissatisfied with their current benefits, there is also an urgent need for organisations to review packages to retain top talent.”

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.

Organisations are thinking longer-term about their digital and technology talent strategy.

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

According to the report, 85% of respondents believe that a ‘workplace culture that encourages respect for diversity of opinion’ is the most positive and impactful employer action to retain top talent.

taking calculated risks, not raising salary too early and highlighting transferrable skills for a sideways move are all ways people can land a job in the next year.

The data was found in a survey of 1,033 people by recruiting company Hays, who raised this issue in conjunction with the International Day of People with Disability (IDOPwD) today.

“When we look back over the last 20 years, a dominant feature is the accelerating pace of change. Looking ahead, change will remain constant, but it will occur through an ethical lens."

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.

Restructure, restructure, restructure. That seems to be the message that almost 900 New Zealand employers and 3400 Australian employers are taking away from the continuous need to keep up with changing 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.

"Highly-skilled professionals will be in high demand and can access strong career-advancing opportunities."

According to new research from Hays, technical expertise is simply not enough when hiring cybersecurity personnel and businesses should be looking to upskill employees.

Middle managers often find the value they bring to an organisation being scrutinised.

“A new financial year is fast approaching, which traditionally brings fresh activity to the jobs market as new budgets are set and employers look to add to their headcount.”

To ensure your pay rise request is successful, there are certain steps you must take.

From AI and machine learning to blockchain and data science, six tech trends are set to govern IT skills in demand this year.

If you feel like you’ve been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.

18% of those surveyed said automation has already impacted their job ‘significantly’, with their duties changing or their role becoming redundant.