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How to Manage High Volumes of Job Applications in Today’s Job Market

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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Will Increased Visa Fees Mean Faster Processing Times?

The Government has raised visa fees from 01 October, with most Work Visa application costs doubling. Accreditation and Job Check fees have come through somewhat unscathed with only moderate increases, while Resident Visa application costs have increased, in most cases by at least 50%. The increases were announced by the Minister (Erica Stanford) as necessary,…

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Reward & Recognition Survey

Eclipse Recruitment recently surveyed a diverse group of business owners and managers to gain insight into the different type of recognition and rewards programmes offered to employees. Reward programmes not only reflect the core values and culture of an organisation but they sit at the heart of employee rention. These summuarised insights offer a glimpse into…

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Understanding the Upcoming Changes to the Holidays Act

The Government recognises that the current Holidays Act has been a source of frustration for workers, employers, and payroll providers for a long time. To address these concerns, the Government is prioritising reforms to the Holiday Act. The Holidays Act Taskforce The Holidays Act Taskforce was set up by the previous Government in response to…

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Stricter Scrutiny Delays Immigration Visa Processing

Many employers out there, who are regular uses of the immigration visa system, might have noticed that things are taking a bit longer than usual, particularly when it comes to completing job checks for prospective migrant hires. Inevitably when the Government rolls out any immigration visa related change, this will create a slower process as…

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Effective Recruitment in a Challenging Job Market

In today’s job market there is an influx of candidates applying for fewer available jobs. This means effective recruitment has never been more crucial. While some organisations continue to hire, the competition for top talent is fierce, making it essential to be more diligent in the recruitment process. Having an effective recruitment process not only…

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