Skills shortage stories - Page 32

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

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

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

Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.

The new agreement gives Westcon exclusive distribution rights for the Bench platform, which allows partners to gain access to skilled contractors.

Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

Nutanix and Udacity announce a nanodegree to boost IT professionals' hybrid cloud skills, offering 5000 scholarships for key modern cloud infrastructure topics.

Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

The Asia Pacific region is lagging when it comes to digital transformation efforts, according to a new report from EY.

DevOps success hinges on human transformation, says the DevOps Institute's latest report, stressing the importance of upskilling and key human skills.

AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.

HCL Technologies has signed a deal with New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra to modernise and manage Fonterra's entire technology infrastructure.

HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.

Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.

A new report reveals that 64% of not-for-profits are dissatisfied with their tech use, citing a significant gap in digital skills and resources.