Work

The Great Leap Forward. Or Backward.

You have to admit; it really is an incredible time to be alive. My Grandad flew RAF bombers during the Second World War. And apart from firebombing the innocent women and children of Dresden, it was the most vivid and defining time of his life. Plucked from a working class…
Sean Walters
April 3, 2020
EmploymentRecruitment

The Rise of Boomerang Recruiters

What do Steve Jobs , LeBron James and Mikel Arteta have in common?Ā  Both are what is becoming commonly known in the HR world asĀ boomerang employees:Ā  Previous employees of a company who have, for various reasons, left that company to work elsewhere or pursue some other adventure, and later down…
Jonathan Rice
February 28, 2020
Human Resources

The problem with References

I love the sound of references being taken. Like the first sight of a rain cloud to a Waikato dairy farmer, it heralds an imminent change of circumstances. Thankfully here at Rice HQ we've had a bumper week, so there's been plenty of "for the purposes of the privacy act..."…
Sean Walters
February 21, 2020
Recruitment

It Could Be Too Hot!

It's hot, could be too hot! For those who aren't lucky enough to suffer from Prince Andrews affliction (not that one) here are some tips for staying cool this summer, don't sweat it šŸ˜‰
Scott Burnett
January 31, 2020