Labour Market trends highlight that workplace bullying is on the rise – we’ve certainly seen this reflected in our increasing investigations workload over the last 1-2 years. “Bullying harms workers and is a significant issue in New Zealand work places. It can affect... Read More →

Guest Post from Suzi McAlpine of The Leader’s Digest, an award-winning leadership blog. I like acronyms. They’re handy. Where would we be without RSVP, ETA and FYI? And having to remember the colours of the rainbow in correct order is made easier by ROYGBIV. This is... Read More →

In September 2014 we published Using Cameras in the Workplace – When is it Appropriate & when is it not?. This is a follow up article with more recent information regarding use of CCTV cameras in the workplace. You may have seen the recent news in regards to a NZ Post... Read More →

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 →