Working Holiday Scheme Visas
Just last week the Government has announced a temporary increase to Working Holiday Scheme visas in an attempt to attract more workers to New Zealand over the coming year. Immigration Minister Michael Wood said these changes will enable an extra 12,000 temporary workers to provide immediate relief to those businesses hardest hit by the…
Read MoreKyle MacDonald on what Aucklanders miss most about the office
In a twist we never saw coming, Aucklanders are desperately missing the office – no, not the TV show but the actual, four walls, plenty of windows, and a bunch of people inside whom we spend eight-ish hours a day with. It might have hit you in week one, or even week seven,…
Read MoreNew research finds half of Kiwi employees considering job change in next year
Half of New Zealand’s workers plan to look for a new job within the next year, according to a fresh survey of 1,000 employees. Just shy of 40% will explore new employment options in the next six months and 20% are currently looking, as revealed by Employment Hero’s Employee Movement and Retention Report. The…
Read MoreAnswers To New Employer Job Interview Questions
Interviews seemed to be a lot harder than I remember,” says Nick, a Baby Boomer executive who called for Interview Prep Coaching. “I was so unprepared for some of their very difficult questions. I know I blew it.” With more employers hiring and more jobs being listed every day, the interview piece of the…
Read MoreWhat Do Employers Want To See In Your CV?
CV writing is never easy, no matter how many times you’ve done it in your professional career. After all, you need to craft a persuasive and engaging document that will motivate numerous recruiters and employers into contacting you. That’s not an easy task. Not to mention that you have just mere seconds to grab recruiter’s…
Read MoreHow to engage Gen Z employees
By 2025, it’s estimated that Gen Z will make up almost 30% of the global workforce. It’s a generation of workers who grew up with information at the touch of a button and more choice than ever before. But while some older generations may lambast Gen Z for having it easy, they’ve experienced the devastating…
Read MoreWorking from home: It’s all too easy to be offended by an innocent email – but there are ways to avoid it
“Original article from The Conversation” https://theconversation.com/nz Written by: Theodore E. (Ted) Zorn Most people use email frequently in their work, even more during lockdowns and with increased working from home. And all of us have heard tips for “netiquette” — those helpful hints for avoiding offence or miscommunication in the messages we send. But…
Read More8 Signs It Is Time to Change Jobs
Determining when it’s time to change jobs is a big decision. These considerations will help ease that professional burden. 8 Signs It Is Time to Change Jobs Contentment and complacency are easy places to settle into, especially at work. A steady paycheck, benefits, and a few friendly colleagues are enough to keep you in the…
Read MoreThe Conversation: It’s all too easy to be offended by an innocent work email — but there are ways to avoid it
Most people use email frequently in their work, even more during lockdowns and with increased working from home. And all of us have heard tips for “netiquette” — those helpful hints for avoiding offence or miscommunication in the messages we send. But here’s the thing. Offence is taken as well as given. Neither good…
Read MoreCan your employer ask if you have been vaccinated?
As New Zealand continues to contain the threat of COVID-19, attention has turned to vaccinations. Widespread take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine has been touted as the key to freedom around the globe, but as Australia has found out the hard way, a successful rollout is key. Employers are now beginning to consider the legal implications…
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