Having successfully made it through week one back home I had forgotten how many unique “NZisms” such as the food, the relaxed approach and way of doing things.
Returning back home has been like a rediscovery of everything kiwi, I had forgotten about how open and supportive New Zealanders are.
As a new business to the NZ environment we have received a welcome openness to both me returning home and a new organisation on the Auckland recruitment landscape. The support from prospective clients, candidates and even competitors wishing us well has been amazing.
The well publicised ‘war for talent’ that exists in NZ is a real issue in the success and progression of many organisations. A pleasing factor my first week back is that I have noticed businesses being more savvy and more open to new and innovative ideas of finding staff. Organisations seem to be more aware now of the need to create a tight employee value proposition and focus on attraction and retention.
We have already been approached by one large NZ company to work on an exciting project, and one which the previous company they had engaged had placed in the ‘too hard’ basket.
The reality is there are good people out there, they just need to be uncovered, be that through attracting staff to return to NZ or attracting using more innovative sourcing strategies. The pleasing point from a LINK perspective, is that prospective clients generally want to hear what we have to say and how we can help make their business grow.
Whilst I have no doubt that this year is going to be a busy one I am confident that I have made the best lifestyle choice and the best career choice by coming home. Furthermore, I am optimistic about our ability to assist our clients in securing the best talent and assisting our candidates in growing their careers.
