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Techday NZ
13-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
people2people Recruitment has released its 2025 Workplace & Employment Trends report, shedding light on national and generational shifts in employment attitudes, benefits, and retention strategies. Remi Marcelin, Marketing Specialist at people2people Recruitment, introduced the key findings, stating, "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. I'm Remi Marcelin from the Marketing team at people2people, a recruitment agency operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Today, I'm excited to present some of the key findings from our 2025 Market Report. :This is the first time we're sharing these insights with journalists before the public release of the report, which is something new and exciting for us. Please feel free to ask questions as we go. If any particular topic sparks interest and you'd like to explore it in more depth, we're more than happy to provide interviews or dig into further data on request." The report indicates the job market has slowed since 2024, with a decrease in job advertisements leading to more competition per role. Although hiring confidence and job seekers' optimism remain generally positive, both have softened in 2025. Marcelin noted, "The job market has been slowing down since 2024. We've seen a drop in job ad volumes, which has led to an increase in applications per role, with more candidates competing for fewer opportunities. While hiring confidence remains relatively strong, it has dipped slightly in 2025. Similarly, job seekers' confidence, although still high, has softened due to a more competitive and uncertain market." The report shows inflation has eased from the high levels of 2022 and 2023, reflected in a moderation of salary increases. Marcelin explained, "Inflation has steadily decreased since the highs of 2022 and 2023. Correspondingly, the rapid salary increases seen during that inflation spike have slowed down in 2025, as the economy remains somewhat fragile. Despite the slowdown, unemployment rates remain steady, which continues to drive talent shortages in key sectors." Key hiring challenges for employers include persistent talent shortages and a large volume of irrelevant or overseas applications. Commenting on staff turnover, Marcelin observed, "The number one reason employees leave a role in 2025 is a lack of career opportunities. While not every employer can meet the salary expectations of their team, especially in today's constrained budget environment, many workers are focusing on career progression as a pathway to future income growth. There's good news, though: training has emerged as the top talent attraction and retention strategy in 2024/2025. This indicates that many employers are aligned with what really drives staff retention." Salary expectations remain high, fuelled by ongoing cost-of-living pressures, but employers are grappling with budget limitations. Marcelin said, "Salary expectations remain high, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. However, employers are facing budget constraints in a still-challenging economy. This tension is creating a tough landscape for salary negotiations." The most-requested workplace benefit for 2025 is flexible working hours, returning to its top position after being second in 2024. Significant mismatches persist between what employees seek and what is available, particularly around opportunities for upskilling in AI and technology, and fair compensation for overtime. Employee priorities continue to shift. Marcelin stated, "Over the last few years, we've seen shifting priorities among Australian workers. In 2025: Work-life balance is the most important factor for job seekers. Job security has become a rising concern. Career opportunities and training are still highly valued. Management and trust come in fourth—echoing the saying, 'people don't leave jobs; they leave managers.' We also note employers are reprioritising their offerings, aligning more closely with these evolving expectations." Workplace flexibility remains high on the agenda as companies and their managers seek to find a balance between employee mental health and organisational objectives. Marcelin remarked, "Workplace flexibility remains a major discussion point. Managers are trying to strike a balance between supporting employee mental health and achieving goals around productivity, collaboration, and engagement. Many employees now expect higher compensation if they're required to spend more time back in the office." The report details generational differences in workplace preferences. Gen Z employees, early in their careers, favour weekly check-ins and prioritise career growth, mental health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Millennials continue to value training and progression but increasingly see work-life balance and job security as key. Generation X is focused on trust in management and a balanced working life, while Baby Boomers seek meaningful work and flexibility, with minimal oversight. Marcelin explained, "Gen Z: Early career stage, so they prefer weekly check-ins and priority reviews. Strong focus on career growth, mental health, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion). Millennials: Still value career growth and training, but are now placing more importance on work-life balance, job security, and trust in management. They require less frequent check-ins as they mature in their roles. Gen X: Increasingly focused on a balanced work life. Manager trust is their top priority. Career development has dropped from their top 5 concerns. Baby Boomers: Prioritise meaningful work and trust in management. They value flexibility but request minimal oversight (check-ins, reviews, or recognition), indicating well-established self-management. Top managerial traits valued across all generations: Communication and integrity. The 2025 report highlights a changing landscape in employee and employer expectations, with ongoing adjustments in response to broader economic trends and generational workforce shifts.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two drivers hospitalized after two-vehicle crash
Apr. 14—LIMA — Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Baxter Street and Grand Avenue on Saturday, April 12, according to a crash report from the Lima Police Department. At approximately 2:44 p.m., Guy Marcelin, 47, was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue when he failed to stop at a stop sign and was subsequently struck by a 2019 Hyundai Sonata driven by Shedella Jessee, 41. Marcelin initially claimed he stopped at the stop sign, but a Ring doorbell camera captured the incident on video showing Marcelin running the stop sign, according to the crash report. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage. Both drivers were transported to Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center with injuries. According to the crash report, Marcelin was cited for a stop sign violation. Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351 Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
25 Investigates: ‘It's a crisis' Massachusetts kids wrestling with reading
In 2024, 40% of Massachusetts 4th graders were reading at or above grade level, according to The Nation's Report Card. Think about that. That means, based on assessments, more than half of 4th graders in the Commonwealth, 60% are not. 25 Investigates spoke one-on-one with the Massachusetts Secretary of Education about a new state initiative to tackle this reading crisis. But some advocates say the state's plan is coming up short. INTERVENTIONS ARE CRITICAL Five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, Massachusetts students are still wrestling with reading. Test scores are not improving. Some show even further decline. Experts and advocates alike say there was a burgeoning literacy crisis years before the pandemic. But as with so many issues, the pandemic shined a big bright light on it. 'When I got help, it made things easier. But like on my own, it was really hard,' said 12-year-old Laila Buissereth of Hyde Park. For the 6th grade Boston Public Schools student, reading is a joy. But not long ago, it was a dread. 'She didn't have the fluency of reading. It will take her some time to, you know, read the words,' said her mother, Jenny Marcelin. Marcelin says it was a second-grade teacher who first detected Laila's reading struggles. It was during COVID lockdowns, Marcelin saw them firsthand. Compounding it all, Laila suffers from a migraine disorder and epilepsy. 'Parents, we think just because we see the kids sitting and reading the book, we think they're fine. They can read. But there's a difference between being able to read and read to comprehend,' Marcelin told Boston 25′s Kerry Kavanaugh. Marcelin says tapped into resources for parents and students through BPS and Laila received in-school tutoring. She calls the interventions critical. 'It was very important. It was a life-changing moment for us,' Marcelin said. DIGGING INTO THE DATA ON LITERACY Data shows thousands of Massachusetts kids are struggling with reading. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, which authors The Nation's Report Card, 60% of Massachusetts 4th graders were reading below grade level. The numbers are even more stark for certain student groups. 78% of black 4th grade students and 79% of Hispanic students are reading below grade level. And so are 80% of students considered economically disadvantaged in the Commonwealth. 'It's a crisis,' says Genesis Carela, a senior policy analyst for EdTrust, a national nonprofit working to improve equity in education. 'Literacy is liberation. It's empowerment. Without literacy, as an adult, you'll have trouble applying to jobs and filling out a job resume or reading labels on medication. It has real-world implications,' Carela said. 'We want to get this right,' said Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler. 'We believe deeply that reading is the most critical and fundamental skill, not just for education, but really as we think about an individual's life.' 25 Investigates was at South Memorial Elementary School in Peabody in January as Tutwiler and other state officials announced funding for a new 5-year initiative known as 'Literacy Launch.' Peabody among 15 districts getting the first round of grant money through the initiative to improve literacy instruction targeting kids aged 3 through grade 3. 'We need to intervene during that period of time because after it, it is much harder to get them on track,' Tutwiler told Kavanaugh in a one-on-one interview after the event. 'We are deeply concerned, and this is a scenario, unfortunately, that has persisted for a number of years. If you look at last year's increased data for grade three, only 42% were meeting or exceeding expectations on the ELA portion of the MCAS.' Tutwiler says the state is leaning into the literacy crisis with both strategy and funding. 'We proposed another 25 million in the current budget filing for FY26. And then we're thinking about also addressing the needs of first graders through high dosage tutoring. That's another $25 million,' Tutwiler told Kavanaugh. Literacy Launch, Tutwiler says, will ensure the select districts are using high-quality reading curriculum and have the right amount of people in place to teach it. According to a 2024 EdTrust study, 123 or 47% of Massachusetts public school districts that reported their literacy curriculum to the state, reported using low-quality curriculum. Districts are not required to report the curriculum they are using. Certain reading curricula are no longer considered strong enough to help students achieve literacy goals as they are not classified as 'evidence-based.' EdTrust is supporting legislation requiring all Massachusetts school districts to use high-quality, evidence-based curricula. The non-profit says several states have already moved to do this. Carela says the state's Literacy Launch initiative is a good start but has shortcomings. 'The funding is not nearly enough to reach all of the students that are meant to be targeted by the initiative,' Carela said. 'There's thousands of 4th through 12th graders who are struggling to read. Students who are sending voice notes instead of text messages because they're struggling with literacy.' 'Why not a more comprehensive approach that is focusing on all ages,' Kavanaugh asked Tutwiler. 'While we are prioritizing our youngest learners, does also include professional development and supports for school districts to address the needs of older students. We are by no means discounting their needs,' Tutwiler said. FILLING IN THE GAPS 'I get calls and emails from parents saying my child is struggling, his or her confidence is just going down the tubes,' said business owner and educator Lisa Phillips. Phillips started a private tutoring service, Study Buddies working with families to fill in the gaps. 'And they say, you know, we just we read with our child at home, and we want to help them. But we feel like we don't have all the tools.' Phillips said. Phillips says her business is growing to meet the demand now employing more than 40 teachers offering services to more than 160 families a week in one-on-one sessions. Phillips says the need for literacy help is booming. 'I think that there's so much more that educators want to be able to offer. And unfortunately, it comes down to funding. It comes down to staff. And so, the resources just aren't there,' Phillips said. Private services do come at a cost. A Study Buddies private one-hour session is $90, according to the website. There are group rates as well. 'We're hugely supported by our public school system, but they just need more than that. And we're lucky that we can do it,' said Medfield Mom, Kate Wood whose kids utilize Phillips' service. Wood says both her children struggled with reading and those struggles were exacerbated during the pandemic. Wood says the private tutoring helped her kids' confidence soar. 'Having a great teacher who can identify that, and as long as the family's open to it, then you can help your kid as soon as possible,' Wood said. But as such services are not available to everyone, Carela says parents and caregivers need to be aware of what they can tap into in their child's schools. 'And it's also about a really strong family-school connection and family engagement, so that during those sort of out-of-school times, parents are equipped with the resources, the information and the tools that they need to support student learning,' Carela said. Resources that helped get young Laila Buissereth back on track and wanting to read again. 'How are you feeling now when you're called upon and you have to read aloud,' Kavanaugh asked her. 'Like more calm and confident,' Laila said. 'I think it's really important because some kids like want to learn how to read, but they can't do it on their own.' Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
