Authenticity in Employer Branding

Employer branding matters for every business – whether you’re a sole trader working from home or a large corporate. If you employ people, or plan to in the future, your employment brand deserves attention. At Eclipse Recruitment, we work with a wide range of businesses of all sizes.  When we talk about employer branding, we’re…

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Hire for Attitude – Train for Skill

You’ve likely heard the saying, “Hire for attitude, train for skill.” At Eclipse, we believe that while knowledge and skills can be developed, attitude is something far more intrinsic. In other words, you can change what someone knows, but not who they are. Here’s how this mindset can benefit your recruitment strategy, and how we…

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Future-Proof Your Team: Skills to Prioritise in 2025

With the first quarter of the year behind us, now is a great time to take stock of how your team is positioned for the months ahead and into the future. The world of work is continuing to evolve, and it’s important to ensure your team has the right skills and ability to manage and…

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How to Run a Successful Interview: The Art of Asking the Right Questions

The interview is one of the most critical steps in the recruitment process. It’s your chance to explore not only the background, experience, and skills of your candidates – but also their personality, values, motivations, and how well they will integrate with your team and culture. A well-run interview will give you the insights you…

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Salary Insights: Business Development Manager

Getting the role structure and remuneration right for a Business Development Manager is vital. Here, we break down candidate expectations and how best to structure the position for maximum effectiveness and offer some practical tips to help you set your BDM up for success. Remuneration Base Salary and Vehicle When setting the base salary, keep…

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How to Manage High Volumes of Job Applications

The current market in New Zealand has led to a surge in job applications for advertised roles, with many employers receiving hundreds of CVs for a single vacancy. While a large applicant pool may seem like a positive, it also presents challenges in managing the recruitment process efficiently. At Eclipse Recruitment, we’ve seen firsthand how…

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Accredited Employers Work Visa – What Lies Ahead in 2025?

Now that 2024 is behind us, and I suspect most of us are breathing a sigh of relief, it is time to look forward to the year ahead and what changes we might see in the immigration space throughout 2025. Looking back over the last 12 months, gives us some clues as to where things…

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Using AI for Growth: Practical Steps for Small Business Success

This article was updated January 2025.  As businesses look for ways to improve productivity, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer. Once considered too advanced or costly, the introduction of AI tools such as Google Gemini, Claude and ChatGPT offers greater opportunities to streamline operations. Here are three ways to implement AI for growth in…

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5 Key trends in New Zealand Workforce Participation

It will be no surprise that the dynamics of New Zealand’s workforce has been undergoing significant shifts over the past several years. The most recent survey that sheds some light on these trends was conducted by Infometrics in 2023. While we are a year on from the survey release date, the information is still timely…

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Creating Employment Agreements: A Helpful Guide for Small Businesses

Every employee must have a written employment agreement. While required by law, it’s important for both the employer and the employee to have clear understanding of what to expect from the start. Employee agreements outline key details like the employee’s role and responsibilities, what they’ll be paid, and their rights and obligations within your workplace….

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