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7 Myths of Flexible Working, Busted

The demand for flexible working conditions is a growing trend in New Zealand, and with benefits linked to increased productivity and happier staff, it’s no wonder a growing ...

Four Tips for Effective Recruitment in a Candidate-Driven Market

By Jessica Harvey on 24/10/18

Having the right talent in your organisation is critical to its success. People continue to be the most valuable asset, so you need to ensure you are hiring the best ones.

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Jack McQuire: Young Employees in New Zealand

By The Icehouse on 16/11/16

Jack McQuire is the Network Manager for Ice Angels. Being 21 years old, he can give us a first-hand insight into the young New Zealand job seeker. We sat down with Jack to ...

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Developing Your People: Best Practices for Building a Stronger Team

By The Icehouse on 03/08/16

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way managers and senior leaders have been investing in their employees within the workplace. The culture of ...

The Importance of Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Your Workplace

By Paul Diver Associates on 19/05/16

Employment Relations Consultants, Paul Diver and Associates, share their insights on the importance of workplace mediation and conflict resolution - what does the process ...

The Art of Keeping Your Employees

By The Icehouse on 10/05/16

Without a doubt, the culture of developing people has become increasingly essential within the professional world. Businesses and employers alike are becoming all too ...

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The Importance of Sales Recruitment

By Miles Valentine on 26/01/16

Miles Valentine, founder of Sales Syndicate, talks about the importance of good recruitment - how we can be better prepared, and what we really should know.

Restructuring and Redundancy – How to Develop a Proposal for Change

By Paul Diver Associates on 05/11/15

Redundancy is generally considered to be a situation where an employee’s position is surplus to the employer’s commercial needs. Employers must be able to justify redundancies ...

Culture, Vision and Values: Driving Business

By The Icehouse on 04/11/14

The key to building and maintaining a successful organisation, lies in making sure that everyone in your business understands where you are heading (your vision), how they fit ...

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What I've Learned About Outsourcing

By Rebekah Campbell on 08/11/13

Startups with limited resources may be tempted into outsourcing to cheaper places. I'm sure you've heard horror stories of entrepreneurs who spent a fortune building an idea ...

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