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A bill overhauling the health and safety laws in New Zealand in the wake of the Pike River disaster has been delayed because of concerns within the National Party caucus about its effect on small businesses and farmers, according to a report in the New Zealand Herald on 27th May 2015. Prime Ministe… Read more

This weeks blog comes from one of our Senior Recruitment Consultants, Barbara Clark, discussing how people should dress for their job interviews. You don't need a high-end designer outfit for your next interview, although I am strong believer in first impressions count. You can't go back from here … Read more

Psychometric tests have been widely used in a number of companies and recruitment agencies in the recent years. Not only the large and medium ones but also an increasing number of small companies and recruitment agencies have started using them to gather vital information from potential and current … Read more

This weeks Blog comes to us from Kerri Whittaker, the Superior Personnel branch manager in Waikato. Many job seekers focus on answering interview questions right that they forget something equally as important ‘That you are also there to ask questions’. Asking the right questions at an interview is… Read more

In this weeks Friday blog I wanted to take a slightly different approach and not talk about recruitment or HR. Tomorrow marks 100 years since ANZAC  troops first landed at Gallipoli. The ANZAC commemorations this year will, quite rightly, be very well attended around New Zealand, Australia and in Ga… Read more

The Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act or, as it is more commonly known, the ‘Mondayisation Bill’, will have its first big impact on ANZAC Day. Thanks to the business.govt.nz website, here are 10 simple things you can to do to make sure your business stays compl… Read more

Kya Brewer joined the team in our newly opened Waikato Branch in April. Kya moved from a small town near Taupo, to Hamilton. Completing a Certificate in Equine Studies in 2012. She then worked as a waitress and a checkout operator, realizing then, that the customer service industry was for her. Kya … Read more

Stronger employment standards Tougher sanctions Increased tools for Inspectors   Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a package of measures to strengthen enforcement of minimum employment standards. “Employers are the backbone of our economy an… Read more

Increase to Minimum Wage New minimum wage from tomorrow   From Wednesday 1st April 2015, the minimum wage increases from $14.25 to $14.75 per hour. The starting out and training hourly minimum rates will increase by 40 cents to $11.80, as this is set at 80% of the adult minimum … Read more

Here at Superior Personnel in Hamilton, we are looking for our newest team member........full time Office Administrator / Receptionist. At Superior Personnel we are about "Great People building Great Businesses" - and that starts with you! The first person people will see when they step into our ne… Read more