We await the final outcome of employment law changes from the Coalition Government. The Coalition partner NZ First seemingly remain unconvinced on some of the proposals…. 90 Day Trial Period They have already flexed their muscle on the 90 day trial period proposal. The... Read More →

How interesting reading social media and hearing in the news how NZ and its staunch dedicated rugby supporters are dealing with the shock loss to South Africa in Wellington on Saturday. While the feeling isn’t anything like prior losses at world cup events, there is certainly a... Read More →

We’re delighted to announce that Intepeople Marlborough have moved into a new office space in Blenheim. Our new address is 82 Seymour Street, Blenheim For those of you that visited us in our previous office on Market Street, our Seymour Street location is quite the contras... Read More →

Communication as a candidate – what part does this play when you’re applying for a job? Answer: a HUGE part! Communication of who you are and why you should be considered for the role underpins the entire recruitment process. It is a key factor in getting you that step... Read More →

Employment Branding – “Why” it Matters The recent Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon presenter Z Energy CEO, Mike Bennetts, left me feeling inspired. The theme was “why” we do things around here – what makes Z distinctive as a company and a brand, what they believe... Read More →

Whether it’s to fill a short-term gap, hold the fort or extend capacity when you need it, most businesses can benefit from hiring temporary staff for a number of different reasons. But how do you go about finding the right temporary staff, and how does the process work?... Read More →

It seems such a long time ago that we saw a change in government in New Zealand and discussions began about their position on various Employment legislation highlighted for a review as part of their first year plan. As we pass the halfway mark of 2018, the changes identified are... Read More →

Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend an evening hosted by by the Institute of Directors in Marlborough where Sheffield and their team of specialised consultants shared the outputs of their recent Leadership Survey. This year’s focus was on the ‘emerging’ leaders group... Read More →

You’ve just had the call – after sweating over your CV and crafting an amazing cover letter you’ve made the cut and been asked to come in to interview for your dream job. Time to celebrate… then it dawns on you – you actually have to go in, sit in front of a bunch of strangers... Read More →