There’s a new look to many workplaces – half the desks are inhabited, half the staff carparks are full, and half the number of coffee cups are used on any given day. It’s not to say businesses aren’t running at capacity. Far from it. It’s just the other half of the team is working from hom
COVID-19 may have brought most things to a standstill; most that is but for the recruitment industry. Today, Waikato’s recruitment market has more positions open than ever before. Asset Recruitment’s Executive Recruitment and Business Development Manager, Judy Davison, looks at the chang
A positive experience is how industrial recruitment candidate, Paul Dormizzi, describes his first encounter with Asset Recruitment. “Can you start tomorrow?” was the final question Paul Dormizzi was asked when interviewing for a role at Soudal in Hamilton. Put forward by Asse
Contract roles tend to come with an end date. But does that really mean you should overlook them? In our latest blog, we discuss the opportunities these temporary roles provide candidates and why they shouldn’t be ignored. There’s a great job advertised. It’s with a reputab
It has long been said that Hamilton, or more affectionately ‘the Tron’, is the city of the future. And, while it may once (or more than once) have been said in jest, today there’s no denying that the opportunities Hamilton and the greater Waikato offer are worth considering. From schools to
Today’s labour market is akin to that of the property market – employers are needing to put their best offer on the table to secure candidates who are receiving multiple offers for employment. So, when vacancies are high and candidate numbers are low, how can your company secure top talent wi
There are no ifs, ands, or buts, about it, ‘Pivot’ was the verb of 2020. Used to describe the act of adapting to doing business during COVID-19, pivoting – or being responsive to shifts in the external environment – has become the new normal, no matter what industry you're in. Here at Ass
The New Zealand Government’s decision to restrict the use of the 90-day trial period for large businesses adds an extra dynamic for many Waikato organisations. We take a look at what this change means. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced businesses with more than 19 emplo
A variety of workplaces, the chance to meet new people, and the opportunity to challenge yourself in different environments – these are just some of the many benefits of temping. Temporary jobs may be on a short-term or long-term basis. Short-term temporary roles can include s
