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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

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

Employment Human Resources Technology

Stop F*cking Lying

LinkedIn isn't what it once was. As a man approaching his 40th birthday, I'm allowed to write stuff like that. It used to be a place where you could see where people were working, drop 'em a message, read the occasional interesting article, and share a hastily-written job ad. These…

Sean WaltersAugust 6, 2021

Employment Human Resources Recruitment

Why paying “market rate” doesn’t work

About 4 years ago, I bought a house in Auckland. I'm not really a savings kinda guy, so didn't have a 20% deposit. Contrary to popular belief, this is possible, but the bank will only lend you up to the amount of a registered valuation of the property. I'm also…

Sean WaltersJune 11, 2021

Employment Human Resources

They Did What!? Part 2. (AKA How not to exit staff)

Like a prostitute being asked to spit into a John's mouth, I'm mostly numb to the kinks of the recruitment industry. After nearly 15 years recruiting, 10 of which being spent recruiting recruiters, I've pretty much seen all the crappy behaviours contingent recruitment can create. Throw into the mix the…

Sean WaltersMay 28, 2021

Employment Human Resources Recruitment

Sanctimony: Alive and well in a “comments” section near you

Last Friday, Pete Stewart, the MD of Auckland-based engineering recruitment firm "Lynx Recruitment" posted the below in reference to the green "#OpenToWork" frame on LinkedIn: "Hate to say this but if you are looking for work nothing will hinder your opportunities more than having this on your profile. #recruitment #lessismore…

Sean WaltersFebruary 19, 2021

Employment Human Resources Recruitment

Recruiters Telling the Truth? You Better Believe It

Barring some early adolescent fumblings, I don’t think there is anything more frustrating than not being believed. I don’t mean when someone doesn’t believe your lie. That’s almost fun and most certainly deserved. I mean a "sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit" type…

Sean WaltersFebruary 5, 2021

Employment Human Resources Politics Recruitment

“We’ll be back”

“Never go back”, or so say sassy wine-drinking perpetually-single best friends in romcoms. Of course, this advice usually pertains to some misogynistic pig who shagged his secretary on a work trip to Vegas. However a similar sentiment extends to anyone returning to old territories. This week saw the inauguration of…

Sean WaltersJanuary 22, 2021

Human Resources Recruitment

2020: A Review (AKA How to Write a Marginally Popular Recruitment Blog)

This blog started off as a review of 2020. However, being that this is my last hold of the Whiteboard marker for 2020, and that a 2020 "round up" is a stupid idea for a blog, I've decided to be slightly self-indulgent. Firstly, I should preface that I am no…

Sean WaltersDecember 11, 2020

Employment Human Resources Recruitment

Fat Fees & Fat Recruiters

Well guys, I've finally done it. I've taken the plunge. In my defence, I've always had a slightly polarised relationship with commitment. Contrary to what many ex-girlfriends would say, I actually wouldn't describe myself as a commitment-phobe. I'm just a fan of "extensive research" before signing my life away. For…

Sean WaltersNovember 13, 2020

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

“The Great Resignation” And The Race To The Top

Stop F*cking Lying

Why paying “market rate” doesn’t work

They Did What!? Part 2. (AKA How not to exit staff)

Sanctimony: Alive and well in a “comments” section near you

Recruiters Telling the Truth? You Better Believe It

“We’ll be back”

2020: A Review (AKA How to Write a Marginally Popular Recruitment Blog)

Fat Fees & Fat Recruiters

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