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One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
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
Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning
Artificial Intelligence

Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning

SnapLogic CTO Brad Drysdale discusses the challenges and solutions to implementing machine learning in organisations.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative

Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses
Cybersecurity

Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses

Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Employees use only 54% of newly learned skills, while a third of skills are no longer relevant - Gartner
Skills shortage

Employees use only 54% of newly learned skills, while a third of skills are no longer relevant - Gartner

Employees are only applying 54% of the skills they learn, despite an increase in the number of skills required for a job, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
RPA is important, but not as important as people
Robotic Process Automation

RPA is important, but not as important as people

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy
EduTech

Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy

Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020
Lack in data skills creating greater challenges at work - report
Data Analytics

Lack in data skills creating greater challenges at work - report

A new report reveals that 92% of employees believe they'd perform better with increased data literacy, while 89% face challenges due to a lack of data skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia
Hyperscale

Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report
Hybrid Cloud

Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report

Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Firewalls

Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation

Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning
Education, Learning & Training

Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning

Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Data Analytics

Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce

Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

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Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group
Skills shortage

Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group

Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
NZ businesses need to invest in reskilling workers to be successful
Deloitte

NZ businesses need to invest in reskilling workers to be successful

Deloitte urges New Zealand businesses to prioritise reskilling, with fewer than 5% confident in identifying future skills. Leaders must adapt to thrive.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
UTS & Institute of Data open virtual industry placement program
Data Science

UTS & Institute of Data open virtual industry placement program

UTS and the Institute of Data have launched a virtual industry placement program to boost skills in cybersecurity and data science amidst rising demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020