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What is the 90 Day Trial Period?
The 90 Day Trial Period is a voluntary arrangement which means that, in addition to other requirements, the employee has to freely agree with the employer for a trial period to be included in their employment agreement. It has to be set out in writing. From 1 April 2011, all employers can rely on one. For employees hired before 1 April 2011, only those employers with 19 or fewer employees could include a 90 Day Trial period in an employment agreement.
How being unhappy at work can be bad for your career
Many people are unhappy in their job, but don’t have the time, energy or resources to look for something else and so stay where they are. However, seeing as though you spend most of your adult life working it helps to have a job which you enjoy or, at the very least, a job which you don’t hate. If you find yourself doing a job which stresses you out and makes you miserable your health is likely to deteriorate as a result.
Where Are All the Great Entry-Level Jobs Hiding?
A few signs may point to a pick up in entry-level hiring for college grads, but there’s also plenty of anecdotal evidence supporting hiring pessimists, with most of us knowing a well-educated 20-something or two who has been fruitlessly combing job listings for months or even years after graduation.
Men seek money and progression, women want culture and flexibility
Men and women are from different worlds when it comes to job-hunting, new research has revealed. A survey of 7,000 Australians found male jobseekers look for money and career progression, while women look for a strong workplace culture, flexibility, convenience and development opportunities.
“Our employer branding research demonstrates the need for a measured approach to talent attraction,” said Randstad CEO Fred van der Tang.
Grass is greener? When and when not to switch jobs
Over the last several months I have met with countless successful individuals who are profoundly dissatisfied with their jobs and careers. The degree of disaffection hit home this week when I met with an old friend. A senior level manager in his third position in seven years, he is resolved that his level of happiness at work will never be what it once was. He is committed to his current job because he feels trapped and he does not believe any other job is better. Pretty profound stuff.
How much am I worth?
Most people ask this question when beginning their search for a new job and use salary as a search field. This is also a question asked by employers generally when offering a role. TradeMe and Seek both have a salary guide which offers advice, this is particularly useful when coming to New Zealand from abroad.
Follow the links below:
Seek Salary Snapshot: http://www.seek.co.nz/jobs-resources/articles/salary-info
Trade Me Jobs Salary guide: http://www.trademe.co.