Measuring and Maximizing Quality of Hire Lou Alder Measuring quality of hire (QoH) is somewhat elusive, but critical if a company wants to know if its sourcing, recruiting, assessment, and hiring programs are working properly. Without it, implementing a raising-the-talent-bar strategy become problematic. In this article I’d like to focus on some core issues involving [...]
The Myth of the Hard to Fill Job Howard Adamsky “I don’t want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their jobs”. –Samuel Goldwynn I just finished looking at a position profile for a job with a pharmaceutical company. The laundry list of bulleted requirements [...]
As you will be aware there are legislative changes taking effect from the 1st of April 2011. We have included a link to the Department of Labour website and legislation guide at the end of this communication. We recommend all employers download and save this document for future reference. Primarily the key changes are as [...]
Earthquake Update: After the devastation caused by Canterbury’s latest earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks, many employers are now questioning what their rights and responsibilities are in relation to staff. This edition of “The Advocate” will outline the issues which employers need to give consideration to in this regard and provide information which is available at [...]
Article by: Susan H. Heathfield / About.com Key employee retention is critical to the long term health and success of your business. Managers readily agree that retaining your best employees ensures customer satisfaction, product sales, satisfied co-workers and reporting staff, effective succession planning and deeply imbedded organizational knowledge and learning. If managers can cite these [...]
- Company Experiencing Significant Growth – Exceptional Entry Level Role – Hornby Location Established in 2001, this is a company built on the values and innovation that have made New Zealand a world leader in dairy production. Their role is to source high quality, bulk cheese and butter from local South Island suppliers and transform [...]
To help you understand your obligations as an employer after the recent earthquake we have provided you relevant information the Department of Labour has produced. If you have any questions or concerns and employment issues during this challenging time please feel free to contact EQ Consultants for further advice. After the Earthquake – Department of [...]
- Excellent employer - Community involvement and focus - Career opportunity The Canterbury Community Trust was established in 1988 as a charitable trust, with the purpose of providing charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational benefits to the community. The Trust serves Canterbury (North of the Rakaia River), the Nelson and Marlborough regions and the Chatham Islands. Reporting [...]
Graeme Riach – Harmans Lawyers In March last year the National Government introduced a change to the Employment Relations Act which allows some employers to have a “free look” at new employees. The amendment (s67A and (B)) permits staff to be taken on for a 90 day trial period and, provided notice is given before [...]
“The family is the centre of the communities we serve. Delivering health services to enhance the wellbeing of these communities will enhance the lives of our families. These positions provide a unique cultural opportunity in an urban setting” Michael Chan. CEO Pacific Trust Canterbury. Pacific Trust Canterbury (PTC) deliver a unique combination of integrated health services [...]
