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Create a great CV – Ben’s top tips
Creating a CV can sometimes seem a little daunting, as for most people a CV isn’t something they create or review daily. We have decided to put a few tips together for those considering editing an old or creating a new CV. Be consistent with your CV layout - One...
Contract Vs Permanent Recruitment Strategy
Hiring Contract vs Perm in times like these. Everything has been at a standstill for the last 4 weeks BUT we can see some positivity with what looks like a move down to Level 3 which means that we are closer to Level 2. Our clients have fed back to us that this...
RUN YOUR OWN RACE
As we look back on the almost 4 weeks that most of us have spent in our ‘work from home bubbles’, excusing the overarching uncertainties, we’ve all adjusted to our new normal. Likely we’re developing new work habits/routines, strategies to manage distractions, and...
Some positive vibes from Melissa our Legal Partner
The reality of our reality at the moment is looking pretty grey. There is so much uncertainty out there in terms of the economy, our health and our ability to leave our own homes! None of us have ever experienced anything like our current situation, and...
A guide for CA candidates out there looking for a new role
It is well known that there are pros and cons to everything in life, both in a personal capacity as well as professionally. Whether we are talking about the Moconna that you are sipping on while working from home compared to your $4.50 flat white from your local cafe....
Think positively and to the future….
For those of you who operate within the skills short sectors, you might think that hiring staff right now is one of the last things on the To Do List and considering hiring overseas international talent downright ludicrous - and you’re probably right! As we move to a...
Tyler Wren’s top tips for video interviews
Technology has changed the way we work. Work from home options are now more common than ever and technology is a great way to stay in contact with our colleagues and clients. Also, under the current circumstances that we find ourselves in, during a prolonged period of...
Regulatory Compliance Roles and Responsibilities (Part 2)
As I pen this article the world is grappling with an unprecedented global event, COVID-19, affecting each and every one of us, personally as well as the global economies. In this evolving economic environment, the Regulatory Universe in New Zealand through the...
Let’s stay positive during lockdown
It is an interesting time at the moment for everyone, with Covid-19 now becoming a worldwide problem both for our health and economy. But these problems are not insurmountable, as long as we take decisive action as a nation, for the good of all of us. We are...
Working from home and managing (young) kids
Managing full-time work schedules and young children is no easy feat on any given day - let alone when we are hit with a global pandemic that sends our nation into lockdown for a month. The result, a frustrated parent and a raging toddler who doesn’t understand why...
Regulatory Compliance Roles and Responsibilities (Part 1)
It is unbelievable that we are almost at the end of January 2020 and barely a month into a new decade. In 2019, the Regulatory Universe in New Zealand saw acts promulgated and existing legislation modernised for today's business environment, a notable mention of the...
The pros and cons of outsourcing compliance
Outsourcing basic accounting compliance is becoming more and more common in New Zealand. There are a number of ways this can be achieved. Some choose to outsource their compliance to third parties, often based overseas. Others choose to set up an overseas satellite...