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Migrant Recruitment Under Labour Government in New Zealand
Now that the dust has settled from the surprise announcement by NZ First to align with Labour, and the 100 day period is well underway, it’s time to take stock…
Influx of skilled workers from the Philippines continues to surge
Over the past 25 months, Immigration NZ has received over 32,000 applications for working visas from overseas skilled workers across many industries – around 1300 per month average. Of these…
Employing migrants in New Zealand- what NOT to do.
In 2016, New Zealand’s first conviction for people trafficking took place. An employer was found guilty of 15 charges of people trafficking and 16 charges of helping people get illegally…
Migrant recruitment offers new pool of skilled workers in New Zealand
New Zealand has a significant skill shortage in some industries. Recruitment options for employers have become increasingly limited. Migrant recruitment now opens a new pool of skilled workers for New…
Be the candidate with the stand out CV!
Job hunting is competitive. For every job advertised, there are hundreds of applicants. In-coming CVs for job applications go through a screening process. Does yours stand out?The first and critical…
Time to formalise an annual pay and performance review process in your business?
There is one thing that you can guarantee with an employee and that is that they are passionate about getting paid! You need to ensure you are being fair and…
What would you do if you lost your highest performer to a competitor?
It must be every business’s worst nightmare to lose your top-performing staff member to a competitor. Have you ever lost a high performing team member to a competitor? Discover how…
How to give constructive criticism in 9 easy steps
Let’s admit it, giving constructive criticism can be a tricky thing to implement. Many business owners find it’s a case of “damned if you do and damned if you don’t”:…