Welcoming Zoomers in the workplace
While every generation of workers has at one stage been subject to some stereotype – remember we use to call Millennials the job-hopping generation - the misunderstanding about what motivates Gen Z or perhaps the ability of the rest of us to adapt, has been noticeably pronounced.
Looking for your dream job?
As individuals we often don’t spend time to truly think about what that “right” role actually looks like. Why does this matter? A recruiter can only help you find your dream role if they know what “perfect” looks like for you.
What to do if you find yourself unemployed
Our number one piece of advice for anyone who unexpectedly finds themselves unemployed is…don’t panic. When you are in the precarious position of sudden job search, panic is your enemy.
MPs got a pay rise this month, did you?
Based on recommendations from the Remuneration Authority, New Zealand politicians have been given a staggered 10 percent salary increase. Not surprisingly, the decision hasn’t gone down well with the public. But did the Authority follow a best practice approach to review MP salaries?
When it’s the role, not the new hire, that’s wrong
Struggling to fill a role vacancy? Churning through new placements at an alarming rate? Perhaps it is the role that’s wrong, not the quality or availability of talent.
Quickfire tips for a LinkedIn profile refresh
Regardless of your current career aspirations (i.e., active or passive job seeker) do not underestimate the importance of a current and well-constructed LinkedIn profile. Think of it as an online representation of your personal brand – it’s valuable from a business/networking perspective as well as a tool to showcase your value.
Advice for answering, what are your salary expectations?
At some point in the recruitment process, you will be asked the dreaded question…what are your salary expectations? We’ve all been in this position; we know it’s going to come up in conversation but that doesn’t stop the awkward pause or nervous giggle. We’re here to help with best practice advice and strategies to answer the question with confidence.
How to Resign the Right Way
If your goal is resigning on good terms and maintaining professional relationships, then your approach requires thought and planning. We’re here to help with tips and advice to positively manage your resignation in a professional way.
Exploring a Career in Civil Engineering in New Zealand
Explore career guidance for civil engineers in New Zealand. Dive into education, job insights, and expert advice to navigate New Zealand's engineering sector.
How to Conduct an Interview: A Guide For Employers and Hiring Managers
Sourcing and recruiting top-tier talent is a major challenge for businesses and a key area of focus for HR and talent acquisition teams. If hiring is a top priority for your company, then it’s time to get serious about interviewing.
How to Prepare for an Interview with an Executive Search Firm
You may find your experience with an executive search firm a little different to in-house talent acquisition teams, particularly when it comes to the interview stage. We’re here to help with insights on how to prepare for an executive level job interview. Read on…
The Ultimate Guide to the Executive Recruitment Process
If you are looking to fill a senior level role, regardless of whether you choose to outsource the recruitment process or utilise existing in-house capability (i.e., HR teams), it is important to have some understanding of the executive recruitment process.
Checklist for Hiring a New General Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
Regardless of the motivators for hiring, welcoming a new General Manager to your business has the potential to be transformational. This is a business-critical role, responsible for laying the foundation of operational performance for the entire organisation.
What Is An Executive Search Firm? Do You Need One?
Simply put, executive search firms provide a recruitment service to assist with hiring senior-level roles. It is however a specialised type of recruiting that among other things requires a greater degree of rigour and goes far beyond what you would typically expect when “filling” a role vacancy.
Highest Paying Jobs in New Zealand (2023 Updated)
Online employment marketplace SEEK has released its latest round of salary data, identifying the highest paying industry in the country as well as the sector with the most wages growth.
What Does A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Do?
Now more than ever, the expectations of CEOs and senior leaders are immense. Adapting to this rapid transformation means that the role of the CEO has in fact changed. And so to have the right mindsets and practices that will lead to success.
The Ultimate Executive Onboarding Checklist: Ensure a Successful Transition
The overwhelming majority of new hires have the required skills and competencies to perform their roles well. So why do new executives fail?
How To Find The Right Executive Recruiter
Executive search is a specialised type of recruitment focussed on sourcing senior level executives and governance professionals. But like recruitment, not all search firms are the same.
How To Craft The Best Leadership Development Program For Long-Term Organisational Success
Put simply. Organisations that prioritise the growth and development of their leaders, either existing or emerging, are on the right path to maximising the human potential in their business.
New Year, New Role?
There are a multitude of reasons that motivate people to consider a career change in the New Year. Our advice. If you are thinking about seeking a new opportunity, regardless of the time of year, then there’s usually a reason behind it.
What to ponder over the holiday season if you are quietly quitting or being quietly fired
Do you get the feeling that your manager has avoided engaging with you or perhaps you have noticed a prolonged absence of meaningful feedback? Or conversely, if you are honest with yourself do you feel withdrawn or apathetic when it comes to your work?
Here’s the secret to hiring success…
Right now, what’s your number one challenge when you are looking to hire top talent? Regardless of the vagaries of the labour market or the future outlook, the overriding obstacle remains fairly constant – finding and securing the right candidates.
Could company-wide holidays be the answer to burnout?
All of the people leaders out there would no doubt agree that employee annual leave is a tricky one. Taking time out to rest and recuperate matters, but with workloads increasing, how many of your team are reluctant to take time off, or worse still, continue to work even when they are technically out? Could adding mandatory holidays to the company calendar be the answer?
Stop chasing EX trends and focus on getting the *boring* bits right
All businesses want to attract and retain the right talent, it’s one of the most fundamental drivers of organisational success. However, today’s labour market is becoming increasingly competitive, fuelled by talent shortages, wage growth and a record low national unemployment rate...
10 ideas to transform your talent acquisition
All businesses want to attract and retain the right talent, it’s one of the most fundamental drivers of organisational success. However, today’s labour market is becoming increasingly competitive, fuelled by talent shortages, wage growth and a record low national unemployment rate...
