New Zealand faces a skills shortage at a level unmatched in our 43 years in recruitment in this market. This year’s newly released Hays Salary Guide shows that 91% of surveyed employers are experiencing a skills shortage. More than four in five (83%) say it will impact the effective operation or growth plans of their organisation, up from 64% last year. This is the highest level of pressure...

The case for a robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) strategy in the workforce has become increasingly important to business leaders over recent years.

Our recently released Hays Salary Guide FY23/24 shows that New Zealand's acute skills shortage will drive salary increases for many professionals this year. But with an upper limit to the raise organisations can offer, it’s vital to consider the full value exchange available.

Interview coming up? No matter how well you prepare, there are always certain job interview questions that catch you off guard. Read more to find out how to answer tricky interview questions.

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Working from home can offer many benefits, from increased productivity to happier and more engaged employees. However, it can be an isolating experience, especially if you are new to it, or starting a new job while working remotely.  So, how can you look after your wellbeing while remote working? How can you create healthy boundaries between your work and personal life and stay mentally...

As we enter 2022, it is difficult to foresee exactly what the next 12 months have in store for us. If the last two years have taught us anything, expect the unexpected

In 2023, we’ll be celebrating our 24th year of operation in New Zealand and while we’re proud of our achievements, we always look towards the future to help you stay ahead. So, what will the future of work look like?  

Equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace is necessary to include in any business strategy, especially as jobseekers actively look for employers who truly value it. Yet many organisations will find that various recruitment obstacles thwart their progress and hinder their commitment to creating a genuinely equal, diverse and inclusive workplace.

That’s it. They’ve had enough. Enough of the endless Teams calls. Enough of putting their career development on hold. Enough of feeling unsupported, overloaded, and overlooked by their employers.

Neurodiverse employees can offer significant benefits to a business. Yet figures show that a large percentage of neurodiverse talent are being left out of the workforce. But by understanding and accommodating the needs of these people, employers can foster a more diverse, inclusive and successful organisation.

Has your enthusiasm waned for the New Year’s work resolution you set last month? The start of a new year is a great time to set goals to advance your career, learn a new skill or improve your performance. But by February, more people have broken their resolution than made genuine progress.

Is a new job on your radar for 2022? If so, it’ll take more than tailoring your CV and preparing thoroughly for interviews to get your dream job. As we move out of the pandemic, there are new strategies to add to the list.

For many people, the start of a new year is a time to look ahead to new beginnings. We take time out to consider what we want to achieve, improve and learn to make the most of the year ahead. 

After almost two years of disruption, employers and HR now have an opportunity to pause, reflect and reset. Many changes have been made for the better, but others have led to a whole new set of challenges.   

The festive season has arrived, and we are ready for a well-earned holiday break. Jobseekers often press pause on their job search during the Christmas period, with many believing businesses stop recruiting.

As you juggle your workload, perhaps with the added stress of having to create a hybrid working pattern by working from both home and the office, do you find yourself wishing: “If only I had two more hours each day”?

“Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it is happening even more quickly than we feared.” That stark quote from the United Nations could not be clearer. We are in the midst of a catastrophe, and how we react to it will define not only our future, but the future of generations to come. But despite this, António Guterres, Secretary General of the UN commented in 2021: “The...

Ways to fit exercise into your day – no matter how tight your schedule. Start today with these simple tips to fit in more physical activity around a busy job.