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An age-old problem: age bias in talent management

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 2:02 pm | Hays

Age bias is alive and well in New Zealand workplaces, with more than seven in ten employers admitting an employee’s age can be a factor in talent management decisions. These include development programs, promotional pathways and succession plans. More >>

Give up your guilt: ‘Out of office’ can mean ‘out of contact

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 1:35 pm | Hays

The majority (66 per cent) of New Zealand’s workers say employers should have a policy that encourages employees to limit the amount of time spent working after standard business hours and on weekends. More >>

How to nail common temp interview questions

Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 3:48 pm | Hays

Approach an interview for a temporary assignment or contract as you would for a permanent job and you’re doomed to fail. That’s according to the recruiting experts at Hays, who say you must emphasise your adaptability, flexibility and, above all, skills ... More >>

68% of New Zealanders happy to temp

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 12:44 pm | Hays

The majority of New Zealanders are happy to consider temporary and contract roles or already undertake such assignments, but misconceptions surrounding this form of working blur the opinions of others. More >>

Kiwis beating Aussies at workplace gender equality

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 11:29 am | Hays

New Zealand is doing better than Australia at working towards equal pay, flexible working options and career advancement for women, according to a new survey. But we’re still far from achieving workplace gender equality. More >>

Want to be a manager? Here’s how potential will be assessed

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 2:15 pm | Hays

If you aspire to a management role, get ready to be heavily assessed. That’s the message from recruiting experts Hays, which found 80 per cent of 1,516 Australian & New Zealand employers surveyed use a variety of observation and assessment tools ... More >>

Why people look for another job

Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 12:28 pm | Hays

Why are so many people switching jobs? According to recruiting experts Hays, it’s for more challenging or exciting work and a lack of career development. More >>

7 steps to take during your first week in a new job

Thursday, 9 February 2017, 1:06 pm | Hays

During your first week in a new job, your new boss will welcome you into the organisation. But it’s not only up to them to provide you with a positive, powerful and effective starting point. According to recruiting experts Hays, there are certain key actions ... More >>

How to ask for a pay rise in 2017

Tuesday, 7 February 2017, 12:32 pm | Hays

Auckland, 7 February 2017 – Research by leading global recruitment company Robert Half confirms Kiwi employees are best positioned to ask for a salary increase during a performance review or at the start of a new project, indicating a prepared and ... More >>

Integrated temporary employees make powerful brand

Friday, 3 February 2017, 1:57 pm | Hays

Organisations are adding temporary and contract employees to their workforce, but are they missing a trick? According to recruiting experts Hays, employers who effectively integrate temporary and contract employees into their team attain a far greater end ... More >>

How to get a job in 2017

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 2:06 pm | Hays

If a new job is on your radar this year, you need a strong story, consistent brand and evidence that you can add value, according to recruiting experts Hays. More >>

Recruitment trends for 2017

Thursday, 8 December 2016, 3:43 pm | Hays

What will the recruitment market in 2017 bring? According to recruiting experts Hays, jobs growth, flexible headcounts, a digital skills gap, wage pressure for highly-skilled professionals and work-life integration will be key features. More >>

Could a temporary assignment cure your career blues?

Monday, 28 November 2016, 2:52 pm | Hays

Are you feeling stale or bored in your existing role? Do you need to refresh your career or find a new challenge for 2017? If so, a temporary assignment could be the solution to curing your career blues. More >>

Kiwi Bosses Care More About Employees’ Career Development

Friday, 18 November 2016, 11:05 am | Hays

Kiwi Bosses Care More About Their Employees’ Career Development than Their Aussie Counterparts More >>

Kiwis want to feel a sense of purpose at work

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 2:10 pm | Hays

Employees want to be given a sense of purpose at work and know how their contribution makes a difference, according to recruiting experts Hays. According to findings in the latest Hays Journal, the recruiter says that the value in employee engagement ... More >>

NZ's most wanted: knowledge workers in growing demand

Monday, 10 October 2016, 12:33 pm | Hays

The demand for knowledge workers is increasing across New Zealand as employers recruit these highly-skilled professionals to add immediate value and adapt to the rapidly changing and digitising world of work. More >>

Unemployable graduates

Thursday, 29 September 2016, 1:32 pm | Hays

Thousands of graduates will soon take their first steps into the world of work, but a large number lack the necessary skills and experience employers want, according to recruiting experts Hays. Hays’ CEO, Alistair Cox , says many of today’s graduates ... More >>

Ready to temp? Temporary job opportunities increasing

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 1:45 pm | Hays

The number of temporary and contract jobs will continue to rise in New Zealand, according to recruiting experts Hays. More >>

A successful career for Payroll Managers

Thursday, 11 August 2016, 1:59 pm | Hays

With strong job prospects, on-the-job learning and a satisfying career on offer, why don’t more people aspire to become a Payroll Manager? More >>

NZ construction workers juggling multiple job offers

Friday, 29 July 2016, 12:43 pm | Hays

Experienced construction candidates remain in such high demand that they often receive multiple job offers, says recruiting experts Hays in New Zealand. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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