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There is no “I” in team – except in the Job Interview!
When it comes to the workplace, the adage “there is no ‘I’ in team” is often a principle people live by.
We’re taught to work collaboratively, share successes, and speak in terms of “we” rather than “I.” However, this mindset can become a pitfall during job interviews. There is no I in team – except in the job interview. In interviews, employers are interested in learning about your individual contributions, achievements, and leadership.
Changes to Employee Benefits during a Recession
As we navigate through the challenges of 2024, businesses across the country are grappling with significant obstacles. A primary concern for many business owners is the dual challenge of retaining current staff and attracting new talent and this is leading them to consider making changes to employee benefits.
Career Capital – Human Capital
Part 2 in a series on building your Career Capital.
In our last blog we discussed the changes that are occurring in the New Zealand employment market and we introduced the need to be proactive around building your Career Capital, the Social, Human and Psychological components that will enable us to achieve and maintain a competitive edge in the future workforce.
Understanding Staff Turnover
What is Staff Turnover?
Staff Turnover is a measure of employee tenure and the frequency of replacements, and its understanding is critical for any business.
Factors such as industry type, geographic location, job function, and broader social and economic conditions inherently influence a company’s natural turnover rate.
2024 New Zealand Staff Turnover Survey Report
The 2024 New Zealand Staff Turnover report was released in April
National Staff Turnover surprisingly steady
National staff turnover remained relatively steady through 2022 and 2023 however the underlying data shows a very different story.
New Zealand’s National Staff turnover rate confirms surprising stability, with rates increasing from 20.5% to 21.3% in 2022 and again slightly increasing to 21.4% in 2023.
Industry 4.0: Essential People and Leadership Skills for New Zealand’s Future Manufacturing Sector
Introduction to Industry 4.0 in New Zealand
As New Zealand’s manufacturing sector stands on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, it becomes imperative to reassess the essential people and leadership skills that will navigate this transformative era.
Industry 4.0 isn’t merely about technological advancement; it’s a fusion of digital, physical, and biological spheres, reshaping how industries operate.