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In our latest blog, Senior Consultant James Brodey shares some insight into changing careers, highlighting some very ‘unique’ job roles he’s come across. How many of these opportunities would you take on?

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.

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.

Psychometric assessments are a key way for employers to find out more information about the people they’re looking to hire, but what used to be a long, multiple-choice test, has now transformed thanks to technology. OCG’s resident Organisational Psychologist, Amanda Hamilton, weighs in.

There is a wealth of discussion these days around active vs passive candidates; what they are, which are better, and how to attract them. OCG's Pete Dallimore takes a look at what makes someone active or passive, and what the difference is in today's rapidly changing job market.

While planning your recruitment needs, you’ll likely define the skills and experience that the right candidate should have. But have you ever thought about what their hobbies are, or what their favourite TV series might be? Nowadays, it’s critical for organisations to be smarter when it comes to hiring, else they risk missing out on top talent.

For 98% of NZ employees it’s important to have a greater purpose than just making money. Yet 43% of workers describe their company culture as poor. What can HR do to make NZ company cultures shine?

Embracing flexibility can boost employee productivity and engagement, however, offering it to new hires could upset your culture’s status quo. OCG Senior Consultant, Lucinda Barton, discusses how to make flexible working, work for you.

Candidate sourcing has become a specialised field in its own right. Having your Recruiters performing this role can be a costly mistake, both in terms of time and the quality of talent recruited.

As a former GM of HR at one of New Zealand’s biggest banks, and now currently the GM for one of the country’s largest recruiters, I’ve been on both sides of the fence as both in-house and agency recruitment teams have adapted to market changes.