Human Resources

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

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

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

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

New Zealand Reopens: What it means for Recruiters

Can you be an unvaccinated Recruiter?

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

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

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