by Tanya Gray | Sep 9, 2014 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Reference checking is one of the most important stages in the recruitment process – but most employers either skip this step, or don’t do it properly. Tanya Gray shares her reference-checking tips to help you recruit the best applicant (and avoid expensive hiring...
by Tanya Gray | Jul 11, 2014 | ConsultingHQ Blog
How to turbo charge staff productivity and motivation with performance reviews Have you ever driven a car with an innocent-looking button near the gear shift, labelled ‘Sport’ – or maybe just an ‘S’? Out of curiosity, you pressed the button… and whoosh! The throttle’s...
by Tanya Gray | Apr 4, 2014 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Are you making the most of your team? Discover how strategic HR can take your business to the next level The world is a-changing fast these days, wouldn’t you agree? Technological developments are moving at a lightning fast pace; economies rise and fall; consumers are...
by Tanya Gray | Mar 7, 2014 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Has New Zealand really got the skilled talent your business needs? When you’re recruiting, does the process ever remind you of a really bad talent show? Everyone you interview just doesn’t have the x-factor you’re looking for. They’re just a little bit flat, or...
by Tanya Gray | Dec 10, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Job ad writing: How to write job ads that appeal to star employees If job ad writing daunts you, you’re not alone! Job ad writing is a vital component in attracting the best applicants: the better the applicants, the more chance you have of finding that star employee....
by Tanya Gray | Nov 7, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Every employee needs a written and signed Individual Employment Agreement. It’s been a legal requirement for employers to do this since July 2011, and if you don’t comply you could face fines of up to $20,000. Is there a benefit to Employment Agreements other than...