How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market In today’s candidate-driven job market, securing and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. How can you make sure that your job offer stands out and, more importantly, that your new hires stay with you for the long haul? Here’s a straightforward guide to help you navigate this competitive landscape.

Navigating Counter Offers: A Guide for Job Seekers In today's competitive job market, the power lies firmly in the hands of candidates. If you're on the lookout for a new role, particularly in industries like healthcare, you're likely to encounter a scenario where multiple offers—and counteroffers from your current employer—are on the table. Understanding how to navigate this landscape is key to making the best decision for your career.

Bridging New Zealand’s Infrastructure Gap New Zealand’s infrastructure is at a critical juncture. Decades of underinvestment, combined with the pressures of a growing population and climate change, have left the country facing a significant infrastructure deficit. The "Bridging the Infrastructure Gap" report by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP highlights the urgent need for strategic, long-term planning and investment to address these challenges. Here’s a summary of the key findings from the report and what they mean for the construction industry in New Zealand.

Facing Redundancy Facing redundancy can be a challenging experience, especially in today's volatile job market. As of June 2024, New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 4.6%, the highest it's been since March 2021. This increase is attributed to a cooling demand for workers, coupled with a surge in migration, which has filled previous labor shortages. This means more people are competing for fewer available jobs, making the job search process even more daunting​ ( stats.govt )​ ( NBR | ).

Employee turnover is more than just a challenge—it's a significant cost to businesses that often goes uncalculated.

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