A workforce contingency plan is not just about how to manage your business through pandemics or natural disasters, it also helps you to manage your way through common challenges such as limits on staff capacity and business continuity when you’re short of people. There are several scenarios that can be planned for. What to do…
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We have interviewed thousands of candidates over the past few years for extremely diverse roles. There is one common behaviour across all of them that is incredibly important to employers, it is good interpersonal skills. Often employers focus on hard skills, the talents that make a person qualified for a role. However, it is the…
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Career path planning is essential for the growth and development of employees. Lack of career path planning can lead to employees feeling stuck in their current roles, which could lead to boredom. Consequently, they may begin seeking more fulfilling opportunities elsewhere. Are you willing to risk losing valuable staff due to a lack of investment…
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There are many benefits to an age diverse workplace; knowledge sharing, problem solving, and innovative thinking. Yet, employability seems to diminish the older you get. It is a missed opportunity given the wealth of information and experience older generations bring to the table. We all know that laws in New Zealand prohibit age discrimination. However, the…
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Your company values are at the heart of your business. They help to build your brand and ensure that everyone in your company is on the same page. When employees embody your values and consistently demonstrate them, you’ll reap the benefits of a happy and productive workplace. So, how do you make sure that your…
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At Eclipse we hold daily stand-up meetings at 9:30am every morning. It came about because of lockdowns and working from home. Having brief online meetings each day gave everyone a chance to share their successes, discuss roadblocks and their focus for the day. Holding these daily meetings created a well-connected team. On returning to the…
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Recruitment success is dependent on several factors but there are four key considerations within the broader picture that are critical to get right. The cost of hiring a new employee in both time and resource can be high. Therefore, it’s imperative you have an efficient recruitment process in place. You not only want the employee…
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There are many situations where engaging temporary staff can be beneficial to a business. Using temporary staff can be a useful strategy for a variety of situations – to cover for sick leave or annual holidays, to fill a gap during periods of recruitment, or to provide extra manpower to get a project across the…
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Legislation for the 90-day trial period has been in effect for many years. However, various adjustments have been made during this time. While a lot of businesses are using the 90-day trial period correctly, we often hear from managers who have questions or misconceptions around it. To provide some clarity we have outlined a brief…
In today’s data driven world, you’d be forgiven for thinking that leadership is all about how good your business insights are. Whilst that’s a critical part of leadership, intuitive leadership has an important role too. As something that’s traditionally been a lesser valued skill, it’s an underrated part of your leadership armour, that can help…
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