Hiring advice
Get the tips and resources you need to improve your recruitment efforts and land the talent your business needs to succeed.
How to write a job description
Read these tips to ensure that your description will stand out and attract your ideal candidates.
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Employer interview questions
Our unconscious bias often gets in the way during recruitment. Read on for five practical ways you can reduce first impression bias during the hiring process.
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Conducting reference checks
Reference checks are imperative in identifying a candidate that is suitable for the role.
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Should you be hiring for cultural fit vs hiring for skills?
Striking the right balance between hiring for cultural fit and hiring for skills is a constant challenge for hiring managers in New Zealand. This blog investigates four key strategies to ensure your hiring process attracts and retains top talent while fostering a thriving, inclusive workplace culture.
Impressive temp to perm interview questions to land your next gig
Landing a permanent position in the New Zealand job market through a temp to perm role requires preparation and strategy. This blog equips you with five crucial temp to perm interview questions to showcase your interest, understanding, and proactive approach to securing the long-term opportunity.
Management tactics for an employee not working out their notice period
Navigating an employee not working out their notice period can be frustrating and disruptive. This blog post equips you with six effective strategies to respond to unprofessional notice period departures, minimising negative impact and fostering responsible practices within your organisation.
How to choose between two candidates for a job
Stuck on how to choose between two candidates for a job? We've got you covered. Learn 5 effective strategies for making an informed decision, including structured interviewing & assessing cultural fit. Discover how to hire the perfect candidate today.
How to create a flexible workforce in 2020
One way to combat burnout and missed deadlines is to consider a flexible approach to staffing. Learn more.
How to discuss a salary hike with your manager
Regardless of where you are in your career, salary negotiations are often a difficult subject to broach. Here is how to discuss a salary hike with your manager.
The high cost of low salaries: why paying a competitive salary is important
Paying a competitive salary is crucial for companies wishing to recruit and retain top talent.
How to do salary benchmarking: Tips to help you attract and retain talent
Learn how to do salary benchmarking for your organisation, with tips that can help you save time, money and effort.
How to ask about the salary in a job interview
Learn how to ask and have a discussion about the salary in a job interview.