Navigating the offer and negotiation process

After putting so much time and resource into finding your ideal candidate, it would be disappointing to lose them at the offer stage. Below are some common reasons that a job offer may fall over and how to reduce the risk of it happening to you. The candidate has a counter offer from their current…

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What makes a great workplace?

We were delighted to exhibit at the recent Business North Harbour Business Expo where we enjoyed meeting and getting to know Expo attendees and fellow exhibitors alike. During the course of the day we surveyed the visitors to our stand and asked them to vote on what qualities they believe make a great workplace.   We…

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Recruiting for a part timer?

Get the structure right and this approach can help you get the talent you want in your business. Many of our clients choose to structure their teams with a mix of part and full time employees.  Candidates seek part time work for a variety of reasons – from students seeking to top up their income,…

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Attract and keep great staff: Tips for making your role and business appealing

In today’s tight employment market, attracting and keeping staff is critical to business success. If you’re a small business you might have limited resources and you want your best staff to work for you, not the competition. Veteran employees are highly valuable in knowledge and skills – and the wrong people can cost you time…

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The future of recruiting with AI and automation

How we’re going to find the right balance The disruption and advancement of technology are hot topics of conversation for most industries. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, recruitment is no exception. In fact, the future is still a little unclear around just how much of a role technology will play in…

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Temporary staff: A successful resourcing strategy

Temporary staff can be beneficial to businesses, going well beyond cover for when someone is sick or on holiday. In fact, planning to use temps can be a successful resourcing strategy for a variety of situations. Here are just two situations where Eclipse was able to help clients with their temporary staff needs. Customer Service –…

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Temps to the rescue!

Lisa Hill, Managing Director of Eclipse Recruitment, explains the benefits of utilising temporary employees in your business. During periods of rapid change, or at certain times of the year, an ideal way to alleviate pressure quickly when you need additional, specialised support to cover existing roles, is with temporary staff. Some may think it takes…

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Women in Business: Interview with Leanne and Renate

By Anna van den Berg, Recruitment Administrator and Communications Assistant Last month, the Eclipse team were among those who had the privilege of attending the North Harbour Business Women in Business event with keynote speaker, Paula Bennett. After the event, I caught up with Leanne Wallace, senior consultant at Eclipse Recruitment, and Renate Molloy from…

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Replaced by robots? How the shape of tomorrow’s workforce should influence today’s hiring decisions

We’ve all heard the warnings: the robots are coming to take our jobs. Or are they? The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology has sparked fear in some industries that roles will be made redundant. While it’s true that technology is increasingly automating tasks and taking over many repetitive roles, technology in fact has…

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Cover letters – yes or no?

Do people still read cover letters? Are they relevant today or a tradition from the past? We believe there is a place for cover letters. Cover letters make a lot of sense Many years ago when CVs were printed and posted – it was the introduction to the CV. However, now that CVs are sent…

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