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IWD 2022: How companies can nurture the female ICT leaders of tomorrow
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: How companies can nurture the female ICT leaders of tomorrow

Achieving a gender balanced senior leadership team won't happen by chance, says Marketplacer Jennifer Kreutzer.

By Jennifer Kreutzer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill

People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
AVEVA launches cloud-based learning solution for industrial workforce
eLearning

AVEVA launches cloud-based learning solution for industrial workforce

AVEVA launches cloud-based Unified Learning solution to upskill industrial workforce and improve learning experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

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Professional Development (PD) stories

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system
Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
me-u appoints Katrina Barry as CEO
Digital Transformation

me-u appoints Katrina Barry as CEO

Barry's world-class experience in business transformation and innovation will drive the next phase of growth for me-u.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Scholarships available for tomorrow's health and safety leaders
Risk & Compliance

Scholarships available for tomorrow's health and safety leaders

Construction students can apply for Site Safe funding until 31 August, with five categories open and mentoring included.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jul 2021
Is standardised training the way forward?
eLearning

Is standardised training the way forward?

Hundreds of Southbase Construction staff have gained digital badges as standardised micro-learning helps lift consistency, safety and promotion prospects.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Recognition for facilities management skills
Digital Transformation

Recognition for facilities management skills

New qualifications could ease a shortage of facilities managers, after employers said they struggle to find local candidates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Managers out of touch with employees
Digital Transformation

Managers out of touch with employees

Only 60 per cent of staff trust employers to provide skills training, widening fears that COVID-19 will intensify job insecurity.

By Georgie Hughes • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal
Workplace culture

Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal

The Christchurch studio's leadership is set to strengthen its architecture and design offer across New Zealand and overseas after the pair's promotion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems
University of Canterbury

HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems

The appointment strengthens HERA’s structural systems team as it expands research, training and advice for New Zealand’s steel and metal composites sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Ask these 15 questions before starting your next project
Risk & Compliance

Ask these 15 questions before starting your next project

Careful questioning can expose risks, priorities and hidden obstacles before work begins, helping teams avoid costly missteps.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020
Is remote work the end of the office?
Human Capital Management

Is remote work the end of the office?

Home working may reshape offices, but firms will still need face-to-face contact to build trust, culture and productivity.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Get on the right track – Rail live and on demand
Digital Transformation

Get on the right track – Rail live and on demand

Rail operators under pressure from Covid-19 can join a 24-hour virtual summit with 50 speakers live or on-demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

Jobs and cashflow are under pressure as New Zealand's construction sector braces for a slow restart after lockdown.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

One-third of construction jobs are at risk as firms brace for insolvencies and shift training and services online to survive the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme
Human Capital Management

New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme

An acute skills shortage is threatening New Zealand construction growth, prompting RICS to train workers amid forecasts of 50,000 more staff needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019