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Ready for a fresh start in 2026? Five steps to kickstart your job search in the New Year
The start of a new year is often a natural time to reflect, set new goals and consider what you want the year ahead to look like. After a chance…
Counter Offers: Why Accepting One Might Not Be the Best Career Move
Counter Offers: Why Accepting One Might Not Be the Best Career Move You’ve made the decision to leave, handed in your resignation and are preparing for your next opportunity. Then,…
Navigating Salary Conversations: A Guide for Employers and Candidates
Salary is one of the most important considerations in any recruitment process. As a new year begins, remuneration is often front of mind for professionals returning to the same role…
New Zealand Employment Trends: What the Latest Data Means for Employers and Candidates
New Zealand’s employment market continues to evolve, with hiring activity, candidate competition and demand for specialist skills varying across industries and regions. SEEK’s September 2026 Employment Report provides an interesting…
How to Navigate Skills Shortages in a Changing Recruitment Market
Skills shortages rarely have a single cause. Several factors can contribute to the difficulty employers experience when recruiting. When it comes to managing through a skill short market, for employers,…
Ready for a fresh start in 2026? Five steps to kickstart your job search in the New Year
The start of a new year is often a natural time to reflect, set new goals and consider what you want the year ahead to look like. After a chance to switch off over the Christmas break, you might find yourself thinking about your next career move, whether that means taking the next step in…
Counter Offers: Why Accepting One Might Not Be the Best Career Move
Counter Offers: Why Accepting One Might Not Be the Best Career Move You’ve made the decision to leave, handed in your resignation and are preparing for your next opportunity. Then, just as you think everything is settled, your current employer comes back with a counter offer. A salary increase, a promotion, more flexibility or promises…
Navigating Salary Conversations: A Guide for Employers and Candidates
Salary is one of the most important considerations in any recruitment process. As a new year begins, remuneration is often front of mind for professionals returning to the same role and reflecting on whether their salary aligns with their expectations and contribution. For employers, balancing budget constraints, market expectations and the value a candidate brings…
New Zealand Employment Trends: What the Latest Data Means for Employers and Candidates
New Zealand’s employment market continues to evolve, with hiring activity, candidate competition and demand for specialist skills varying across industries and regions. SEEK’s September 2026 Employment Report provides an interesting snapshot of these changes, highlighting areas of growth, shifts in hiring demand and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on the skills employers are looking…
How to Navigate Skills Shortages in a Changing Recruitment Market
Skills shortages rarely have a single cause. Several factors can contribute to the difficulty employers experience when recruiting. When it comes to managing through a skill short market, for employers, this can mean longer recruitment processes, increased pressure on existing teams and difficulty finding the specialist talent needed to support business growth. For candidates, it…
What happens when you engage with Fluid?
From the outside, the recruitment process can sometimes feel like a waiting game. You send through your CV, have a conversation, attend an interview and then wait to hear what happens next. But behind the scenes, there is often a lot more happening than you might realise. As consultants at Fluid Recruitment, we are genuinely…