Sean Walters

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

Recruitment

Peoplebank “launch” in NZ. Should you be concerned?

Thank you Recruit Holdings. Or perhaps that should be "Arigatō gozaimashita" given their country of origin. It's not easy nor fun writing recruitment blogs currently. To put down 700 original words on recruitment without repeating yourself when your actual life is so full of repetition is no easy task. Thankfully…

Sean WaltersOctober 1, 2021

Employment Politics

Lockdown by the Numbers

It's going to be a short one from me today. Not because I don't have anything to say. Quite the contrary. Typically, something happens in my working week, or I read something in the news, that inspires the Friday blog. When all I see are tales of an over-privileged show…

Sean WaltersSeptember 17, 2021

Employment Recruitment

What Recruitment Firms Could Learn from the Paralympics

I've been watching a lot of the Paralympics recently. I'm not trying to be "right-on" like some of the sanctimonious knob-heads on LinkedIn. I just don't like Netflix, and it's pretty much on 24/7 and free to air on Duke. Being candid, it's never really tickled my pickle before. I'm…

Sean WaltersSeptember 3, 2021