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Salesforce introduces new Customer 360 innovations
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce introduces new Customer 360 innovations

Salesforce has introduced new Customer 360 innovations, which are set to provide companies with better automation and intelligence technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Businesses facing cost crisis for collaboration tools - Veritas
Storage

Businesses facing cost crisis for collaboration tools - Veritas

Veritas Technologies is warning that businesses are facing a cost crisis for collaborative working tools due to COVID instigated working practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Fintech software allows employees to access wages before payday
Fintech

Fintech software allows employees to access wages before payday

Paytime is a tech platform that plugs into payroll software allowing employees to access a portion of their earned pay before payday.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages
Virtualisation

The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages

New research from Citrix reveals hybrid working and ventures into the metaverse are top of mind for Gen Z workers.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Company values increasingly important in post-pandemic world
EduTech

Company values increasingly important in post-pandemic world

New research released today reveals that company values are the new currency when it comes to employee retention in a post-covid economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Robotics automation: Current thoughts, expected trends, and meeting consumer demands
Storage

Robotics automation: Current thoughts, expected trends, and meeting consumer demands

As companies seek to thrive in disruptive times, many are turning to robotics for their labour-strapped warehouses and distribution centres.

By Cordelia Rollo • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Labour Shortage stories

How digitisation can support housing construction
Smart Cities

How digitisation can support housing construction

Digital tools could help New Zealand builders deliver homes faster and cheaper as shortages, costs and delays threaten supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Phronesis Security achieves B-Corp certified status
Cybersecurity

Phronesis Security achieves B-Corp certified status

Phronesis Security has become the first cyber security company in Australia to achieve the coveted B Corp certification, having been certified since June 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future
Supply Chain

Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future

Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record
Supply Chain

New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record

Materials shortages and labour pressures have pushed CoreLogic’s residential construction index to its steepest annual rise since late 2012.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ tackling skill shortages at grassroots level
Hybrid & Remote Work

‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ tackling skill shortages at grassroots level

With 44,000 extra workers needed, New Zealand infrastructure firms are courting schoolgirls to fill trade and technical shortages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
What does the future construction workforce look like?
Data Analytics

What does the future construction workforce look like?

Digital tools are becoming vital as the industry fights a skills shortage and tries to lure younger, tech-savvy workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
One in six hours lost on rework
Data Analytics

One in six hours lost on rework

Rework is eroding productivity in New Zealand construction, with firms losing 16% of project time to fixing defects, a Procore report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business
Digital Transformation

How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business

Only 55% of employees say skills development is a priority, widening a gap that could hurt performance and growth in the years ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Infrastructure strategy cannot wait
Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Employee retention increasingly important - automation may help
Human Capital Management

Employee retention increasingly important - automation may help

The majority of global office workers are feeling increased pressure due to colleagues resigning, with 60% considering resigning themselves.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022