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  An update from Crescent Consulting Principal Heidi Griffiths If you are working in the local tech industry you are most likely aware that, due to Covid19, the already desperate skills shortage in all technology areas has been worsened by closed borders and the government moving at a snail pace in processing work and resident visas…

Since looking after the Sales, Marketing and Communications Portfolio for Crescent Consulting, I have been really fortunate to have met some incredible people. Nicole Earnshaw is one of them. Nicole is the Channel Director for one of Christchurch’s best Media & PR agencies, Harvey Cameron. Nicole has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to…

Recent technological advancements have forced the modern workplace to evolve. From shifts in recruiting expectations to AI-powered hiring, disruptive recruitment trends continue to emerge. Roz Grant guides us through the changes.   The impact of online recruitment and reliance on social media mean recruiters are now on the job 24/7, being available to applicants across international…

  One of the most rewarding aspects of recruitment is when we get to make the call to a candidate and tell them they have been successful. At our recent team catch up we identified our recent highlights so far this year and it was great to hear that since the start of 2021 we…

  The Year Ahead There has been plenty written about 2020 and the effects on recruitment, our traditional summer break provided us with plenty of time to ponder the year ahead and what that will mean for our business. In short no one knows, one thing that 2020 has taught us is that the markets…

  This year has thrown a wrench in your hiring plans – we get it. We’d love to connect you with our amazing temporary workers to get you back on track. Don’t let an uncertain future hold you back from hiring the people you need to get the job done. Choosing to bring on a…

  Having enjoyed watching the Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance” I am left with the realisation that to truly be great and reach our goals we all need a Scottie Pippen (aka wingman or woman). This begs the question, do you need a wingman or woman in your job search? This may be even…

  During the recent Covid 19 lockdown period in New Zealand, many of our clients have used this time wisely to reflect on their current business models and review what their future looks like. For some it is dictated from head offices offshore – for others they may have more agility to make changes swiftly,…

  On boarding is the first official impression a new hires gets of a company and typically conducted over a series of face-to-face meetings. This can include one-to-one meetings with HR, direct managers, and members of the leadership team, as well as group meetings with various teams in the organisation. Within the current climate, under…

  With travel and in-person meetings being suspended indefinitely, how in the world are we going to be able to interview and hire people?   Can we continue to assist our clients with growth and help them to evolve their organizations if no one can meet anyone face to face for the next few months?…