In honour of #NVW2019, Senior Consultant Kate talks about her amazing experiences volunteering, and provides some resources so that you can get involved too.

Have you just arrived, or are you planning a working holiday to New Zealand? We’ve got hot tips for getting settled, and set up for work from someone who’s been there, done that.

A big move can be life-changing, in a good way. However it’s essential to do your research and planning, and prepare for ups and downs along the way.

Jobs will be lost, but that’s not the whole story. Widespread Artificial Intelligence adoption here in NZ will many interesting impacts on society – and on the labour market.

Artificial Intelligence is already permeating our daily lives and has the potential to bring huge changes and economic benefits to NZ, but are we ready for it?

It’s not news that political commentators and politicians themselves tend to have a habit of placing a negative spin on things; simply put, and sad as it is, good news doesn’t sell as well as doom and gloom! But lately, the pessimism surrounding our economy has increased to the point whereby it looks as though…

This summer, I took a tour of the mid to lower South Island. I’ve lived in quite a few of these places over my lifetime, so it was pretty cool to go back and visit – especially Franz Josef Glacier, which has receded so much! My favourite part of the trip was Wanaka. We had stunning…

Going for a job interview can be quite daunting but if you can nail the basics of how to make a great first impression, you’ve won half the battle! Studies have revealed that first impressions are formed within 7 to 17 seconds of meeting someone, so whether it’s your career or your social life, it’s…

This week I finally got to break the news. AWF Group, a 25 year old operation and New Zealand’s only recruitment firm listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange is purchasing the shareholding of The Madison Group. Being an open and transparent person, I must admit that keeping something this big under wraps was tough…

What is your first thought when you see a homeless person? Is it sadness? Repulsion? Annoyance? Did they choose this life or was it thrust upon them? Do you avert your gaze and pretend they don’t exist when you walk by thinking “what a bloody eyesore I wish someone would move them on”? I don’t…