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Training your employees for the future of AI
In a world full of new AI tools employers and employees are frantically trying to keep up with the speed of innovation while working out which tools are best for their business and role.
A recent survey from Hyland shows that 95% of employees feel confident in their usage and understanding of AI tools. Interestingly of this 95%, 98% are looking to develop those skills and want training on how to best use and utilise them in the workplace.
Career Capital (Part 1) – essential things to do for your career.
John Lawson is Principal Consultant and Director of Lawson Williams Consulting Group Ltd.
After a long career in recruitment and working with a wide range of people, I now see an increased challenge in sustaining a career in the New Zealand job market.
Company size matters! – The New Zealand 2023 Industry Salary Survey
The Lawson Williams/NZIFST 2023 Salary Survey results present very clearly – the smaller the company the higher the % of salary increases since 2021 in New Zealand.
Larger companies have seemingly managed to mitigate the impact of salary increases more effectively.
At first glance, this might appear to be a risky approach.
It’s important to recognise that offering competitive salaries is crucial in retaining employees.
Employer and employee salary expectations are misaligned.
The Lawson Williams – 2023 New Zealand Industry Salary Survey
Never before in my 30 years in the employment sector have I experienced a time where employers and employees have such varied expectations around what salaries can or should be paid in New Zealand Industry.
Businesses are supporting staff with additional employment benefits.
For obvious reasons the Wellbeing of employees has been an area of increased focus for many New Zealand businesses over recent years.
This has again been very evident this week as we talk to clients who operate in the locations devastated by cyclone Gabrielle. Their focus has been first and foremost the safety and wellbeing of their staff.
Large number of open vacancies are hurting New Zealand businesses.
Skills Shortages and the Cost of Vacancy (COV)
The reality of skills shortages is a hotly debated and politicised topic in New Zealand.
The 2022 NZ Staff Turnover and Employment Survey canvassed organisations on the impacts of current skills shortages.
In 2022, 72% of businesses reported they had positions that they were unable to fill. This was an increase from 64% in 2021.