Reference checks are sometimes seen as routine, but when approached thoughtfully, they can reveal far more than a simple confirmation of employment. By asking the right questions, you can gain valuable insight into how a candidate performs day to day. A well-structured reference check is one of the most effective ways to understand a candidate…
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The offer stage of a recruitment campaign is often underestimated, but it’s one of the most critical points in the process. You’ve invested time and energy into finding the right candidate, and now it comes down to whether they say “yes.” This stage can be the true make-or-break moment. We’ve seen every kind of outcome…
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Accounting salaries in New Zealand vary widely depending on qualifications, experience, employer type, and company size. Whether someone is working in a commercial role or within a firm, the salary picture looks quite different. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re seeing in the market for 2025. Entry-level and non-qualified roles Accounts Assistants, Junior Accountants,…
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Promoting someone into their first leadership role or hiring a manager from outside is one of the most significant investments a business can make. A good leader will unlock performance, lift culture, and help retain talent. A poor start, however, can have the opposite effect, unsettling the team, slowing momentum, and even leading to costly…
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When it comes to recruitment, age bias can quietly narrow the field long before the best person is even considered. Ageism can show up in various subtle ways – the language in a job ad, the imagined picture of “fit,” or the hesitation to bring someone more experienced into a younger team. This mindset can…
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It appears the current Government has not finished tinkering with the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules just yet. Further changes were announced in September, which at first glance, many employers might not take much notice of but could potentially have significant impacts on future applications. Within these changes, there are some useful process improvements,…
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A well-functioning workplace starts with people having the right conditions to do their jobs well. That includes clear expectations, manageable workloads, and a supportive environment where people can stay engaged and perform at their best. Here are some practical ways to support wellbeing in your business and create the conditions for your team to thrive….
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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you should be setting OKRs, tracking KPIs or defining KRAs, you’re not alone. These acronyms get thrown around often, and while they’re all tools for performance and goal setting, they serve very different purposes. Understanding how they work (and work together) can help create clarity, alignment, and better…
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For most employers, the migration process revolves around securing work visas for applicants, enabling them to take up the job and fill the vacancy that needs to be filled. However, for most applicants, the work visa is in fact just one step in the process to secure residence and remain in New Zealand permanently. Unfortunately,…
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At Eclipse, we recruit for hundreds of sales roles every year, across a wide range of industries, company sizes, and sales environments. Over the years, we’ve had thousands of conversations with business owners, sales leaders, and salespeople themselves about what really drives performance. What we’ve learned is this: motivation is personal. There’s no single factor…
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