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The problem with References

I love the sound of references being taken. Like the first sight of a rain cloud to a Waikato dairy farmer, it heralds an imminent change of circumstances. Thankfully here at Rice HQ we've had a bumper week, so there's been plenty of "for the purposes of the privacy act..."…
Sean Walters
February 21, 2020
Recruitment

It Could Be Too Hot!

It's hot, could be too hot! For those who aren't lucky enough to suffer from Prince Andrews affliction (not that one) here are some tips for staying cool this summer, don't sweat it 😉
Scott Burnett
January 31, 2020
Recruitment

10 Predictable Predictions for Recruitment in 2020

Apologies for the slightly clichéd blog topic today. Y'see, this is my first blog of the year following two straight months of babysitting my partner's family who have been visiting from the UK. And two months of best behaviour and living cheek-by-jowl with the in-laws is certainly enough to give…
Sean Walters
January 24, 2020
Recruitment

2020 Vision

What will 2020 bring you? With wellness dominating a lot of resolutions what personal improvement can we show in working lives?
Scott Burnett
January 17, 2020
Recruitment

4 Days a Week 🎼

Hold me, love me, hold me, love me. I ain't got nothing but work babe, FOUR days a week! What is a normal working week and is that likely to change? Some pretty strong signs indicate that may be the case 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️
Scott Burnett
December 20, 2019
Recruitment

Seek Awards XVII

The recruitment industry gathered under a silk cloth of glamour last night as the Auckland War Memorial played host to the 17th annual Seek Awards. A night fraught with winners, losers, jeers, and cheers. Other than the Pow Wows of old, it's the only time I get to observe all…
Scott Burnett
November 22, 2019
Recruitment

Commission Critical

Trying to define and then describe the internal culture of a recruitment company is always a nebulous activity. Not until you visit an office do you get a "feel" for what is really happening behind the scenes. And even after this client visit, we still describe what we see in…
Sean Walters
November 15, 2019