Sean Walters

I’m going to start telling (more) lies

I think we can all agree that the world is a pretty crazy place right now. From the invasion of Ukraine, to New Zealand Police forcefully removing "protesters" from Parliment Square; on one hand we have a power-crazed sociopath intent on world domination, and on the other Vladimir Putin. I…

Sean WaltersMarch 4, 2022

Employment Human Resources

New Zealand Reopens: What it means for Recruiters

Politics is a funny ol’ game. Just look at the UK. Some messy-haired toff soars to the biggest job in the land off the back of Brexit, to then come within a whisker of losing his job for hosting illegal raves, only to bounce back by decreeing that all lockdown…

Sean WaltersFebruary 3, 2022

Recruitment

The 15% Club

I'm currently having my bathrooms renovated. Although very happy with the quality of workmanship thus far, it's not a cheap job these days. As explained to me by Owen Plumber (the nickname I have given him following Medieval nomenclature), it would have been considerably cheaper 2 years ago. The scarcity…

Sean WaltersJanuary 28, 2022

Employment Human Resources

Can you be an unvaccinated Recruiter?

This week it finally happened. Actually, scratch that. It didn’t just happen once. It happened three times in one day. For the first time since this whole bat thing kicked off, we've been hit in the pocket due to vaccine mandates. On Thursday, a candidate under offer from a mandated…

Sean WaltersJanuary 21, 2022

Recruitment

When it’s time to call it quits

I'll admit it. I'm in need of the Christmas break. Typically, give me a few hours’ sleep, a sneaky pint at lunchtime, and I pride myself on staying pretty fresh. This year, more than others it would seem, has taken its toll. Maybe I'm just getting old. Or maybe the…

Sean WaltersDecember 24, 2021

Employment Human Resources

What would you do with a $1 million anti-vaxxer?

Here's one for ya. I have it on good authority that there is a Wellington based recruitment agency GM with a bit of a dilemma. They are currently in possession of what all recruitment GMs covet; a “million dollar biller”. In fact, they actually have more than this, given that…

Sean WaltersDecember 10, 2021

Employment Human Resources

Why “meeting the team” is more important than you think

I, like every sane Kiwi, am double vaccinated. I also support the temporary suspension of some of our freedoms. Perhaps I'm what tinfoil hat-wearers would describe as "sheeple". Perhaps I just don't like people dying unnecessarily . I am however in the majority - with most people from most walks…

Sean WaltersNovember 25, 2021

Job Boards

2021 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards Finalists: Here’s my picks.

And just like that, 2021 is over. Well, not technically, but with the kids going back to School part time for a couple of days before breaking up for Christmas, the year is as good as done. That, coupled with some lovely weather up here in Auckland, has us closer…

Sean WaltersNovember 11, 2021

Uncategorized

“How to Recruit” in 10 simple phrases

I’ve had a bit of a wobble this week. Don’t worry. It’s not so bad that you have to offer me a virtual hug, coffee, or catch-up via my Facebook profile so that the world can see how "kind" you are. And although I live under a self-imposed Level 4…

Sean WaltersOctober 28, 2021

Employment Human Resources Work

“The Great Resignation” And The Race To The Top

A few stats to kick off today's musings: People thinking about quitting their job for something better. Survey of 1000 NZ workers across public and private organisations. High Turnover Thoughts (i.e. those wanting "out"): May 2020: 35% Dec 2020: 40% April 2021: 46% Source: AUT Wellbeing@Work / NZ Herald According…

Sean WaltersOctober 15, 2021

New Zealand Reopens: What it means for Recruiters

The 15% Club

Can you be an unvaccinated Recruiter?

When it’s time to call it quits

What would you do with a $1 million anti-vaxxer?

Why “meeting the team” is more important than you think

2021 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards Finalists: Here’s my picks.

“How to Recruit” in 10 simple phrases

“The Great Resignation” And The Race To The Top

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