Women across New Zealand and Australia perceive their career advancement as a low priority in the organisations they work for.

Businesses investing and people investing in themselves - that is a future we will all be happy with.

New Zealand business confidence has risen since September 2011, with the country gaining nine index points to 103 according to the global Regus Business Confidence Index, released today.

There's job being filled in Auckland, says recruitment company director Kate Ross, but things are different in Wellington.