A changing immigration environment – where to find value and use it to your best advantage
Navigating the immigration journey can be challenging and rewarding, but it may also be stressful, expensive and ultimately fruitless. Licensed Immigration Adviser Andy O’Dell knows only too well the issues employers may experience when trying to secure new staff and offers advice to help those in the sector navigate the pathway.
Andy’s background in recruitment within the engineering sector, which included immigration, enables him to stand in an employer’s shoes. He understands the potential limitations and challenges that may be encountered allowing for a productive working relationship when providing advice.
The competency framework is a vital tool to develop our people – with Chris Short at CGW
ACE New Zealand has developed The Pillars: Competency Framework to help businesses guide the knowledge and skills required to provide excellent consulting, whether you’re a sole trader or a large organisation. We talk to Chris Short, Chief Executive of CGW Consulting Engineers, about why it’s a vital tool for recruitment, professional development and growth.
Leading through change – with Auckland Airport chief Carrie Hurihanganui
Carrie Hurihanganui became Chief Executive of Auckland Airport in February 2022, a time of unprecedented change for tourism and aviation as New Zealand’s border began to reopen after the Covid-19 pandemic. Ahead of her appearance at the Futurespace conference, we talk to Carrie about leading through change.
I took a two-week holiday and didn’t check my emails once – with T+T leader Penny Kneebone
The professional services industry is full of driven individuals who work hard to get the best results, but the inability to switch off can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing. We talk to Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Penny Kneebone about how she confronted the causes of her workplace stress and learned how to take a proper break from work.
Mindspace, a mental health and wellness programme launched today
Today we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Mindspace, a movement for change in the mental health and wellbeing of people in the professional consulting sector here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Employees now have 12 months to raise a personal grievance for sexual harassment
The timeframe for employees raising a personal grievance involving allegations of sexual harassment has been extended from 90 days to 12 months. We talk to Humankind Associate Director Nicola Dunn about what this legislation update means and why business leaders need to be across it.
International recruitment campaign to attract construction & infrastructure talent to Aotearoa
To help combat the skilled migrant shortage the construction and infrastructure industry is currently facing, we’ve launched Recruitment Storyteller – a toolkit of targeted videos, social media and digital banners, messages and case studies for ACE members to use when recruiting internationally.
How to make the most of your client meetings
As the demand to move beyond technical knowledge and offer effective client management grows in the professional consulting sector, it can be a struggle to know how to have purposeful conversations with clients. We sat down with management expert Ben Paul to talk about how you can take client relationships to the next level.
You can’t separate work and personal life when it comes to stress
One month on from Cyclone Gabrielle, the brave faces have slowly started to fade and many people are hitting the wall. Tony Harrison, Technical Director of Urban Connection in Hawke’s Bay, reflects on the cyclone and how his staff are coping post-disaster.
How to talk to your clients in a time of crisis
Livelihoods and communities have been turned upside down after Cyclone Gabrielle. Business expert, Ben Paul says as professional consultants we need to know how to reach out to our clients in a meaningful way with great care, empathy, and sensitivity. Ben shares five practical tips when talking to clients in a time of crisis.