by Tanya Gray | Sep 11, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Have you noticed how many headlines there are in the NZ Herald at the moment about companies that have fallen foul of employment law? Getting it wrong can be extremely costly, as the examples below show. And notice how these articles are all from August 2013… there...
by Tanya Gray | Aug 14, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Here’s a guide to help you choose… In New Zealand you can engage people to work for you in two main ways: you can choose between Employees and Contractors. But many small businesses aren’t clear on the difference, and why sometimes it may be preferable to hire a...
by Tanya Gray | Jun 11, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
How to hire the right person with the right attitude “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”… those are the words of Winston Churchill, and if you’ve ever hired someone with the wrong attitude, you’ll know just how true that statement is! The right...
by Tanya Gray | May 27, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
A person specification states the minimum set of capabilities a person (the new recruit) needs to have in order for them to be appointed into a position. The primary use of the person specification document is to assist in the recruitment and selection of a new...
by Tanya Gray | May 10, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
Most kiwi business owners realise that it’s now law to have a Position Description for every employee. But rather than being a pain-in-the-you-know-where, Position Descriptions actually save you time and money. (Yes, really!) The reason why business owners should...
by Tanya Gray | Apr 12, 2013 | ConsultingHQ Blog
“Phone Screening” or having a brief phone interview to gauge an understanding of an applicant is one of the most valuable ways to eliminate unsuitable applicants; allowing you to focus on only the suitable applicants which saves you time. If you have ever found...
