labour market

AI skills demand surges, but still remains a small portion of job market, Seek report finds

AI skills demand surges, but still remains a small portion of job market, Seek report finds

RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says it’s not optimism to think inflation will fall to 2%, it’s New Zealand’s economic fundamentals

RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway says it’s not optimism to think inflation will fall to 2%, it’s New Zealand’s economic fundamentals

Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific

Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific

Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'

Positive indicators in labour market details, but Kiwibank economists say we need to see 'the labour market really turn, not just stabilise, to have confidence in the recovery'

Increase in labour market 'participation rate' sees the overall unemployment rate rise, contrary to virtually all expectations; Stats NZ says both the unemployment rate and the employment rate rose

Increase in labour market 'participation rate' sees the overall unemployment rate rise, contrary to virtually all expectations; Stats NZ says both the unemployment rate and the employment rate rose

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week will likely show an improving picture overall for employment, but that might not yet be enough to see the unemployment rate drop from the nearly nine-year high it hit in September

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week will likely show an improving picture overall for employment, but that might not yet be enough to see the unemployment rate drop from the nearly nine-year high it hit in September

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

There was a slight drop in filled jobs in December - but a very sharp upward revision to November figures

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising

Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals

Be warned New Zealand: An America made great again will have no need of allies – only vassals

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning

September quarter saw the first increase in working hours in almost two years, hinting a job market recovery may be beginning

Joblessness rises to 5.3% but hours-worked rose for first time in almost two years

Joblessness rises to 5.3% but hours-worked rose for first time in almost two years

Low bar. Richard Haass thinks the US president's week in Asian went 'well' if only because it could have gone so much worse

Low bar. Richard Haass thinks the US president's week in Asian went 'well' if only because it could have gone so much worse

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise

Labour market figures to be released in the coming week may show the unemployment rate hitting a nearly nine-year high - but the figures might also indicate the jobs market is now starting to stabilise

Philippe Aghion and colleagues see great potential for AI to boost productivity without harming employment

Philippe Aghion and colleagues see great potential for AI to boost productivity without harming employment