Thinking of hiring a staff member and ringing a few agencies? There is a better way.
Try partnering with one recruitment specialist instead!
Hiring an employee is about forming an enduring professional relationship – much like forming a personal relationship.
Which is higher quality and sets you up for longer lasting, mutually benefcial relationships?
Speed Date or Partnering?
We often speak to people from outside of Manawatu - this interests them
When choosing where to live, work, play or even invest, a little bit of research goes a long way. We are very lucky that our Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) coordinate and share some of this for the region's benefit.
Here is something that really shows why people are escaping expensive metro locations (like Auckland and Tauranga) to move to Manawatu.
Economic Development is alive in Manawatu
Cutting cakes seems an unusual economic indicator, but there's a story behind each and every cake.
And especially this cake!
Make great choices by learning from others' experience/knowledge
I have been lucky enough to get back from leave to a new destination where I knew no-one and had little local knowledge - think white sands, coral reefs, turtles and unknown restaurants, cafes and attractions and you'll understand.
Each day our group reviewed multiple restaurants and suppliers before choosing who to invest money and scarce time in and who to avoid...and we found a system that worked well for us.
It got me thinking how few Manawatu businesses are using these tools.
Our Business Manager Jo has some Pink Ribbon Donation advice
It's pretty obvious Cushla gets enthusiastic about Pink Ribbon Cupcakes, and she really goes to town when dropping them off to our amazing clients.
But for the more serious of those among us, here is a tip on how to donate...
Pink Ribbon Raffle - $5.00 a ticket or three for $10.00
For 2017 we have introduced a new fundraiser! Our amazing clients and businesses have been generous - donating more than $1,600.00 worth of goods.
We will be adding photos soon - but find out more here...
Employing staff or being employed is about an emotional connection
Applying for a new job is not just about sending in a CV, it's about making the employer feel connected, and when employing a new staff member employers don't want to feel like they are hiring a robot.
Employers need to build a connection with prospective employees, and employees need to connect with their potential employers.
Yes this can sound "fluffy", but read on to see what you can do.
Google made some changes and so have we
Our website is the window to our business. It's where we share amazing jobs for awesome people. It's where we share what the team are doing or has done.
Recently the smart people at Google made some changes to help keep people safe on the net, and naturally we are on board with it...but what changed?
It's becoming more obvious every day - employment is booming in Manawatu
Our team have been busy recruiting lately, and if you follow our updates you'll see us sharing what we are seeing and how you can either get a great job or find a great employee.
CEDA have been conducting regional research and they shared some news recently...
Not all recruiters are created equal
We have been recruiting at full speed lately, working for some amazing employers to find awesome people, and we have some feedback from job seekers who have not had a good experience when applying for jobs (not our jobs). Here's some tips to work out if you are applying for the right roles.
There is data - this is not just a feeling
We have recently been working with CEDA (and still have some great roles there for people who really love the economic development space), and are aware of some research CEDA had commissioned in 2016. Recently, I heard David Clapperton (CEO Horowhenua District Council) share whats happening in neighbouring Horowhenua.
It was pleasing to get an email today with data showing this Horowhenua trend too.
Hi Everyone, this is my first blog post
I look after our Facebook page, and the team have asked me to share what Pink Ribbon Hashtags are. If you are not sure, the hashtags are:
#pnpinkribbon #pinkribbonhero #pinkribbon
We are selling Pink Ribbon Cupcakes
Our team are targetting a lofty fundrasing goal of $3,400.00 for the 2017 Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraiser.
We are selling cupcakes, so it's hassle-free for your workplace to join in.
The details are below...
#pinkribbon #pinkribbonhero #pnpinkribbon
Pink Ribbon 2017 is coming soon.
The team are gearing up again to support Pink Ribbon Breakfast – so watch this space!
Read on to see the news here...
A COFFEE MEETING WITH JUDY BENNETT-SMITH. JUDY IS THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT THE CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CEDA).
As the International Education Development Manager Judy has an interesting and unique role. Judy has also lived and worked in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, London and Bangkok - her experience in moving to Palmerston North is interesting in itself.
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