Business Confidence stories - Page 3
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NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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japan
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inflation
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nz
New Zealand business confidence slipped in December, while staying largely upbeat, as inflation remains tame in spite of a growing economy and expo.
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World Week Ahead: Stocks power higher
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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inflation
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business confidence
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jpmorgan chase
Wall Street begins a holiday-shortened week at record highs as investors eye a meeting of the world's top oil exporters to see whether they will cu.
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Kiwi SMES show strongest growth in five years, Australian counterparts dawdle
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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productivity
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wages
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employment
New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses are recording their fastest sales growth since 2009 compared to a steady-as-they-go effort by their.
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Cautious Kiwi firms seek ICT contractors as hiring lags...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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ict
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business confidence
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demand
Positive hiring intentions rise in New Zealand, but employers exercise caution in growing headcount, according to the latest Hudson Report.
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Kiwi investment on the rise as business confidence hits 20-year high
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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ict
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jobs
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nz
Business confidence across New Zealand hit a 20-year high this month, as Kiwis latch onto the strengthening economic activity...
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Kiwi firms: Now's the time to nail down top IT talent
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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ict
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hudson
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nz
Almost 60% NZ staff seeking new roles, with higher remuneration top motivation, says Hudson’s Salary & Employment Insights Guide 2014.
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NZ business confidence hits 15-year high
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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nz
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ict
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inflation
New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in almost 15 years this month, adding to evidence the economy is picking up pace.
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Optimism in the air for NZ businesses
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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ict
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jobs
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new zealand institute of economic research
Business confidence rose to its highest in more than three years in the third quarter and broadened beyond Canterbury...
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NZ business confidence high in the sky
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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ict
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outlook
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nz
New Zealand business confidence soars to a five-year high, with a net 54% of firms optimistic about the year ahead, led by bullish construction sector outlooks.
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Business confidence rises high up in the NZ sky
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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nz
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business confidence
New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in more than 14 years in July amid signs of a broader economic expansion.
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Suit up for business
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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signature style
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business confidence
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growth
New research suggests that IT professionals can bridge the gap between their clients and themselves through their appearance.
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IT sector leads recruitment charge
Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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uc
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it industry
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government
Hudson survey shows a desire in the IT industry to move away from heavy use of contractors as a normal part of business.
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Business profitability 'deteriorating again'
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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new zealand institute of economic research
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construction
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nzier
New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.
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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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physical security
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law
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intellectual property
Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.
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Survey: ICT job ads up 45%
Mon, 31st May 2010
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salaries
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auckland
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potentia
Over a third of businesses are currently hiring with 82% expecting to do so within the next six months, says a new report.
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IDC: Firms struggling in
Thu, 27th May 2010
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it services
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outsourcing
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nz
New IDC report reveals ongoing struggle for New Zealand firms despite increased confidence, with IT services spending to hit NZD $3,329 million by 2014.
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Study: Employers 'cautiously optimistic' over 2010 growth
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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physical security
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engineering
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construction
A Hudson study has reported that employers are remaining cautiously optimistic for real signs of growth in the second half of 2010.