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How has COVID-19 Shaped New Zealand’s Employment Market?
To shed light on the current state of the market, we have put together a snapshot of our specialist areas across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Find out more, here.
Supporting Staff Through Restructuring: Podcast Highlights
The latest podcast from the OCG Career Transition team explores how staff and companies should prepare and respond to the realities of the market. Here are the highlights.
Navigating Uncertain Times: Insights From Our Video Podcast
Employers and jobseekers alike are asking what they should expect in the coming months, so to help, we recorded our first video podcast. Here is a snippet of the key insights they discussed.
Coping with Remote Work: Why it’s a Process
COVID-19 now has most of us working from home and spending a large part of our days at home with families or flatmates instead of around colleagues in an office.
Responding to Change: What Will the Future Workplace Look Like?
Over 80% of those surveyed in our recent whitepaper highlighted the need to be ready for change, and as the current climate continues to have widespread effects on a range of industries, it may be that for many, this change has come sooner than expected. So, what will the future workplace look like, and how can we manage our careers in this unprecedented time? Greg McAllister shares his thoughts.
Addressing the Challenges of the Future of Work
With the world of work undergoing massive change, we recently released our latest whitepaper to uncover what NZ businesses are doing to adjust to the changing workforce. To share some of our findings, Executive General Manager, Greg McAllister, discusses.
The Speed of the Reform Agenda and the Impact on Policy Analysts
With the current government’s ambitious change agenda, it’s an exciting, but hectic time in policy. OCG Consulting’s Wendy Sleath discusses the effect of fast policy reform on policy talent, and why it’s time for NZ to reconsider a 4-year electoral term.
Going Places: Making the Right Move
When considering a move to a new area, there are a few steps you can take to get it right. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when relocating for work.
Are Employers Keeping Pace With Changing Work Practices?
Flexibility is a topic that is widely discussed, but does the modern workspace promote an optimum level of focus and creativity? In this insightful blog, OCG’s James Brodey discusses why giving people the freedom to choose their own workspace is a great way to boost productivity.
What Impact has the Election and Change of Government had on Hiring Intentions?
Last year's election brought about a change of government, and a change of approach from businesses along with it. OCG Wellington General Manager, Shane Mackay, assesses the reaction from both the public and private sectors in regards to hiring, here.