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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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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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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A key change to the Accredited Employer Work Visa process has seen the removal of the minimum median wage requirement, which has now been replaced using the minimum adult wage and market rates. As with most visa policy changes, there are always unintended consequences. Whilst employers and indeed the adviser industry were keen to see…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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