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We generally try to avoid posting politically charged items in our blogs, but with the TPP about to be signed, it is worth looking to see what benefits exist for small and medium businesses from the TPP. This deal was initially negotiated by Helen Clark and then finalised under the current Governme… Read more

Congratulations to Clint Hackworth, our Health and Safety champion this month. While on assignment at a client, Clint noted that a machine lacked a safety cut-off switch. Once advised, the client has made immediate changes to the machine safety. Clints actions have directly contributed to a safer wo… Read more

Having a drivers licence significantly increases a young person’s chance of being able to get that all-important first job, especially in a city where public transport can often be unsuitable. Now, students are to be given the chance to earn NCEA credits by obtaining driver licences, Education Minis… Read more

On behalf of everyone at Superior Personnel, we are thrilled to welcome Rachael Skinner to the Auckland office as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. You can contact Rachael on (027) 5550577 or rachael@superiorpersonnel.co.nz. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching and has worke… Read more

Some of you may have noticed job advertisements for Superior Personnel popping up in unusual places......websites like Jobomas and Indeed.com. While this might seem like a good thing at first glance, it isn't.  These websites "lift" our job ads off our website and Trade Me Jobs and Seek. They then … Read more

This week, Workpro released their findings from a survey of 8,157 Temporary and Contract workers. Over recent years, there has been a substantial increase in temporary working arrangements. The survey was designed to ask about peoples motivation for taking temporary work, their understanding of the … Read more

For those who aren’t so inclined, the interview process feels like running against the wind — with an open parachute strapped to your back. But, for livelihood’s sake, we must be successful in interviews. Although interviews are primarily employers asking you questions and you giving your best answe… Read more

Superior Personnel "Bring a Mate" programme. We are sure you know someone who you think might benefit from working for us. Why not refer them to us? If we are able to place them in a role for at least 2 weeks, you will get a $50 voucher for referring them to us. Give us a call today! Read more

Two significant changes have been rolled out on our website for job hunters. These are the addition of "Location Tabs" in the vacancy pages and a mobile friendly website design for mobile and tablet users. For job hunters, the Vacancies / Hot Jobs page now has three tabs at the top (1) Auckland (2… Read more

With the Rugby World Cup starting this weekend and running for the next 6 weeks, it is reasonable to expect that some (but not all) staff are going to swing in behind the All Blacks. The result of this can be staff turning up for work tired, hungover......or not turning up at all.  Our suggestions … Read more