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What’s ahead for New Zealand’s economic recovery? Insights from Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank
Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, to our office for an insightful update on New Zealand’s economic outlook. After several years of disruption and economic pressure, it was encouraging to hear a cautiously optimistic view of...
How bad characters are using AI to get hired into your teams
A few weeks ago, we attended an event run by Pete Hooper and the team at Checkmate, featuring a guest speaker Anton Watson - a London-based background checking and vetting expert who advises financial organisations on how to maintain best practise for background checks. The topic?...
The best thing to do at the end of an interview
After you’ve nailed the interview, shook hands and thanked the hiring manager for their time… There’s one more thing you should do before calling it ‘job done’. Send them a thank you email Either the day of or the day after. Be sure to keep it positive and...
We’re now B Corp Certified
It's official - we're proud to announce that we have joined the global network of Certified B Corporations! Firstly, what is B Corp? They are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In...
Who the buck is hiring in 2024?
Here’s what +600 business leaders & professionals said in our recent market survey. After the rapid and often reactive hiring trends of previous years, we’re now seeing a more balanced and equitable market. From scrambling to thoughtful With realigned strategies and more talent in market, employers seem to...
Sorry, but you’re overqualified.
Understanding why employers may say "No" to experience. Have you ever been told you're too qualified for a job? It's not the most satisfying feedback, is it? That's why we wanted to shed some light on why employers may sometimes make this call. 1. Team dynamics Hiring someone with extensive...
Is your interview style scaring away the best candidates?
If any of the following styles ring a bell, it might be time to change tactics. It's no secret. If you want the best, you have to interview like the best. This is why your interview technique can be the make-or-break factor in securing top talent. So, we’ve...
6 interview questions you should always ask candidates
Are your interview questions finding the best candidate or just the best rehearsed? Finding the ideal candidate is no easy feat. So, we've put together the top 6 questions that help reveal the person behind the paper. 1. Why are you interested in working at this company? This question...