Skills shortage stories
Australia is crying out for at least 35,000 skilled IT experts who will be desperately needed to serve organisations large and small this year.
A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.
A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
Australian workers are embracing automation rather than fearing it, with 88% having automated tasks and 81% ready to reskill, finds a Blue Prism report.
Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.
Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.
The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.
A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.
School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.
Employers and trainees could benefit if planned reforms cut duplication, but the civil construction sector warns skills shortages may worsen if rollout falters.
IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.
Millions of Australians could be forced to retrain by 2030, as McKinsey warns automation may reshape work and widen inequality.
DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.
It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
Construction workers can now earn a nationally recognised health and safety qualification by completing 40 Site Safe programme credits.