News & Views
Recruiting today – heading for a perfect storm? (Added 17th of August, 2011)
While New Zealand struggles its way out of a recession and as we try to make sense of the impact of ever changing global markets, it’s worth taking a pause to review what we do know is happening in our own backward of recruitment. There are three forces converging that we know will impact us a recruiters in New Zealand, which like it or not we have to deal with, outlined below is our short summary of these forces (abbreviated for the purpose of this article): more...
Manufacturing and Industrial Update (Added 1st of June, 2011)
It’s fair to say that we have a severe skills shortage within the building / construction industry here in NZ at present. The shortage is not just in laborers but it’s also becoming more and more difficult to find talented sales and marketing individuals who can excel within the industry. more...
LinkedIn has announced that it has finally reached a major milestone: 100 million users and counting. (Added 24th of March, 2011)
The company, founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003, reached profitability fairly soon, and its growth has been accelerating over the past few years. It took LinkedIn six years to reach 50 million users, but it only took a year and a half for the business social network to double that number. LinkedIn hit 85 million members in October 2010 and revealed that it had more than 90 million users when it filed to go public earlier this year. LinkedIn is now adding one new member per second. more...
A new iPad winner! (Added 23rd of February, 2011)
Congratulations to Geraldine Prasad for updating her details with our Accounting and Finance Update Competition...and getting her hands on a brand new iPad! more...
iPad Winner! (Added 11th of February, 2011)
Congratulations to Renata Mathewson for updating her details with our 'Sales and Marketing Update Competition'...and getting her hands on a brand new iPad! more...
FMCG Update (Added 11th of February, 2011)
While there has been the usual flurry at the start of the year in FMCG recruitment as people set their teams up for the year ahead, the market has settled and could be described as steady. more...
2010: A YEAR TO REFLECT ON... (Added 22nd of December, 2010)
End of year message from George Brooks, OCG CEO more...
MORE THAN JUST A REPORT (Added 19th of November, 2010)
Why psychometric testing ensures a good hire for employers... more...
Craig Stobo's Economic Commentary (Added 6th of October, 2010)
The Clayton’s Recovery more...
RECRUITERS LIFT THEIR GAME...BUT IS IT GOOD ENOUGH? (Added 15th of September, 2010)
Who do candidates prefer dealing with... recruitment companies or direct? more...
CONTRACTORS FAVOURED OVER PERMANENT HIRE IN POST-GFC ERA OF RECRUITMENT (Added 19th of August, 2010)
How has the Global Financial Crisis has affected the balance between permanent and contract employment market... more...
IS YOUR COMPANY A BLUES OR A CRUSADER WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRACTING TALENT? (Added 8th of June, 2010)
Is your organisation meeting its end goals? Learn more about attracting and retaining top employees... more...
PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD ONLINE (Added 19th of April, 2010)
Online reputations.. are you using social networking to your advantage? Learn about the impact your online profile has when searching for a career... more...
EMPLOYEES SET TO MOVE WHEN OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES (Added 25th of January, 2010)
Want to retain your best performers and attract top talent? As the economy improves, research shows increasing amounts of executives are ready for new job opportunities... more...
KEEP HOLD OF YOUR STAR EMPLOYEES (Added 23rd of October, 2009)
So what’s the secret to holding on to your skilled employees? Is there a strict formula you can follow or is it pot luck? So what can you do to ensure that you keep hold of your stars in this current climate? more...
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTING MARKET? (Added 21st of October, 2009)
For many NZ businesses, projects are finally starting to take shape again but the headcount freeze remains. In these current times where businesses are less certain about what the future will hold, demand for contractors is swiftly and strongly growing... So what is happening in the professional contracting market right now and what can you expect? more...
BEAT YOUR COMPETITORS TO THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR 2010 NOW! (Added 15th of October, 2009)
Are you planning to recruit in the New Year? Our experience tells us that unless you begin the recruitment process now, then you won't have the right person on board until March 2010 or later... more...
OUTPLACEMENT - SO NO-ONE IS LEFT BEHIND: (Added 12th of October, 2009)
Companies who work through an ethical and employee-centric outplacement process in the event of a restructure will find themselves better positioned both internally and externally... more...
EXIT VS STAY - STOP THE EXODUS! (Added 5th of October, 2009)
Why wait until some of your best employees have mentally packed their bags before having a hearty discussion around their satisfaction levels? more...
GLUT OF TALENT OUT THERE? (Added 25th of August, 2009)
How can you benefit from the current candidate availability? more...
KAIZEN'S LEAN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES CAN HELP SECURE TALENT FOR YOUR FUTURE GROWTH: (Added 2nd of July, 2009)
Kaizan focus on a culture of continuous improvement and people play a huge part in this. See what Danie Vermeulen, CEO of Kaizen Institute NZ says can help you survive in the short and long term... more...
OUR SEARCH RESULTS FOR PASSIVE CANDIDATES HAS BEEN COMPELLING! (Added 4th of May, 2009)
Read some successful OCG Research & Sourcing case studies more...
RECOGNITION AT WORK AND FINDING HIDDEN TALENT: (Added 26th of February, 2009)
A timely reminder for all Managers to assess and reflect on their own methods of recognition and reward more...
READY, WILLING AND ABLE: (Added 21st of January, 2009)
Thinking about engaging a contractor? Learn how to tap into this pool of talent and get the best from Executive Leasing more...
AVOIDING THE ROCKY REEFS (Added 9th of June, 2008)
Practical ideas for business leaders in the current financial environment more...