by Gary Bloxham | Jan 14, 2026 | Banking, Career Goals, Careers in Australia, Commercial Insurance Broker, Emotional Intelligence, FInancial Services, Insurance, Jobs, Kiwi Returners, People, Recruitment, Risk & Compliance, Risk and Compliance, Workplace Culture
Lately I’ve been doing some personal research into the psychology behind how we make hiring decisions. It started as curiosity, wanting to understand why some candidates just feel right and others don’t, but the deeper I go, the more I realise how much our instincts...
by Gary Bloxham | Dec 1, 2025 | Banking, Career Goals, FInancial Services, Insurance, Jobs, Looking For Work, New Zealand, People, Risk & Compliance, Risk and Compliance, Salary Guides, Work From Home, Workplace Culture
“I’ll do three days in the office, two at home” – sounds familiar, right? Here in Aotearoa, the hybrid-working debate is well and truly in motion. Employers are juggling how to design, supervise, and maintain hybrid models. Meanwhile, good talent—especially...
by Natasha Toehemotu | Jul 31, 2025 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, People, Work From Home, Workplace Culture
As you may know, I recently had a baby and returned from maternity leave in July 2025 when he was four months old. While I love being a mum, I really missed the mental stimulation (yes, I’m a recruitment nerd). Luckily, my other half is currently on paternity leave...
by Lisa Gray | Jul 1, 2025 | Legal, Legal Jobs, People, Workplace Culture
How to Choose the Right Boss for You Choosing a job is one thing. But choosing the right boss? That’s where careers are made or quietly derailed. In the legal profession, it’s easy to focus on salary, location, or the prestige of the firm. But if you overlook who...
by Stevie Doubleday | Apr 16, 2025 | Legal, Legal Jobs, People
Five years ago, the legal world looked very different. Office lights stayed on late into the night 🌙. Lawyers worked long hours, chasing billables, meeting client expectations, and climbing the ranks in a competitive space. Junior solicitors often felt the pressure to...
by Emily de Rooy | Jan 22, 2025 | Accountancy, Audit, CA jobs, Career Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Generation BETA, People
Let’s face it – navigating the job market as a candidate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling emails, texts, calls, and video interviews. Have you ever stopped to think about how your preferred way of connecting might be shaping your job search...
