Hiring advice
Get the tips and resources you need to improve your recruitment efforts and land the talent your business needs to succeed.
How to write a job description
Read these tips to ensure that your description will stand out and attract your ideal candidates.
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Employer interview questions
Our unconscious bias often gets in the way during recruitment. Read on for five practical ways you can reduce first impression bias during the hiring process.
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Conducting reference checks
Reference checks are imperative in identifying a candidate that is suitable for the role.
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2025 Salary Guide
Explore Robert Half’s 2025 New Zealand Salary Guide, including up-to-date salaries, employee benefits and perks, and market trends in NZ.
Research and insights
Hiring advice
6 employee expectations from businesses this year
To attract and retain talent, discover the key employee expectations for employers in New Zealand for 2025, including fair pay, flexible work, well-being, career growth, and workplace culture.
5 Benefits of a Learning Culture in the Workplace
Discover the key benefits of learning culture in the workplace and how to create a culture of learning at work.
5 activities to improve workplace culture this year
Learn how transparency, recognition, work-life balance, professional growth, and team engagement can improve workplace culture.
What to do when your boss is made redundant
When your manager is made redundant, it can create a ripple of uncertainty. Learn how to navigate this challenging time.
How to negotiate a cyber-security salary in NZ
Securing a fulfilling role in cyber-security in New Zealand is rewarding, but navigating salary negotiations can feel complex. This blog equips you with five crucial yet often overlooked strategies to confidently approach your next salary discussion and secure a mutually beneficial compensation package.
How to refer a friend for an internal job opportunity in New Zealand
Helping a friend land a fulfilling role can be rewarding, but navigating internal referrals can feel confusing. This blog addresses the hesitation you might feel and equips you with six key strategies to ensure an ethical, supportive, and positive experience for both you and your friend.
Should you be hiring for cultural fit vs hiring for skills?
Striking the right balance between hiring for cultural fit and hiring for skills is a constant challenge for hiring managers in New Zealand. This blog investigates four key strategies to ensure your hiring process attracts and retains top talent while fostering a thriving, inclusive workplace culture.
Impressive temp to perm interview questions to land your next gig
Landing a permanent position in the New Zealand job market through a temp to perm role requires preparation and strategy. This blog equips you with five crucial temp to perm interview questions to showcase your interest, understanding, and proactive approach to securing the long-term opportunity.
Management tactics for an employee not working out their notice period
Navigating an employee not working out their notice period can be frustrating and disruptive. This blog post equips you with six effective strategies to respond to unprofessional notice period departures, minimising negative impact and fostering responsible practices within your organisation.