News & Views

   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...