My hand is up, and I have something to share
Right now, in this moment as I type, the to do list looks endless and I have several messages from clients with questions, and other calls to make. Life admin needs drastic… Read more ›
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[cringe] it’s February!
11 months to go. What’s the plan? Yep. We now have 11 months of 2022 to go and you are back to the realities of work and far from your beachside deck chair. Holiday blues anyone? I had a… Read more ›
‘Lucozade cheaper than Powerade’
How ‘Lucozade cheaper than Powerade’ stood out from the crowd and got us thinking. Yep that was the name used on a job application we received through Facebook recently. It made us sit up in our… Read more ›
Got changes planned this year?
Have you got changes planned for your business or team this year? I know it can feel challenging and have often heard these phrases repeated: “I just want to make it happen without the… Read more ›
Learn how to be open to making changes and restructuring
When leading a business you have to adapt and roll with whatever comes your way. Sometimes you can anticipate and have a plan. Other times you may not. But one thing is for sure tomorrow is always… Read more ›
The Employment Journey eBook – let’s choose your HR adventure
Sometimes running a business can feel like your own Indiana Jones movie, full of unexpected ‘adventures’, pots of gold and dangerous pirates lurking around every corner! We know that negotiating…
Flexible workplaces – do you have what it takes to stretch?
There are no simple answers when it comes to designing flexible workplaces or deciding how and when people work. Do you know why? Everyone is different and so are our businesses. Heard of the… Read more ›
That dirty c-word
Recently while driving I heard an advert and I cringed because there are many other words I would rather use than “Covid”. I’ve said it a few times and I won’t be saying it again. I now cringe… Read more ›
What’s the potential HR value in contact tracing apps?
Yesterday I checked into a cafe. It was my first time, I was going to stay. The sun was out and I was going to bask in it with a coffee while I wrote my blog. No takeaway coffee. The process of… Read more ›
How to improve productivity in your business
This month’s blog hasn’t been an easy one to write. I find my writing and creativity is shocking when I have been stuck in the detail of something. But I am committed to doing a… Read more ›
It’s real people – let’s make a plan
Alert level 3 to Alert level 4 – It’s real people. If your people can work from home. Great. If they can’t, well they are on the subsidy and using annual leave to top up wages. The… Read more ›
Building time into your day to have fun and laugh in the workplace
Many took advantage of the Easter and Anzac public holidays to take a break and get some distance from work. Threes weeks later and all of this may seem like a distant memory now. … Read more ›
Welcome to the era of Talent Shortages: 5 tips for employee retention
We all know – it is hard to find good people. It is also just as hard to keep them. The employment market is tight. People with good technical and people skills are a hot… Read more ›
Our Recruitment Services – We do things a bit differently around here
As a boutique specialist consultancy, we do things differently to standalone recruitment agencies. When you partner with us, you get across-the-board HR, recruitment, payroll and health and safety… Read more ›
Stapleton Consulting – Our Why
Developing our brand story took us on a path of discovery. We uncovered our values, our why and how these came to be. Pulling this together and illustrating this as a brand is no easy task….
New look. New brand. Same people
We are so excited to show off our new branding. It is our 2nd birthday present to ourselves. The past two years have been about learning and development. Working with great clients and… Read more ›
Intro Series Part 5 – What can we offer you and the value?
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things… Read more ›
Intro Series Part 4 – What makes us different? Why come to us?
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
Intro Series Part 3 – Who do we work with?
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
Intro Series Part 1 – How Stapleton Consulting Came to Be
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
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The shifting employment landscape
My time away from the office in January was a well-timed escape from the grind of the weekly work and home routine. Travelling to places like Auckland, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Christchurch, and… Read more ›
The Employment Journey eBook – let’s choose your HR adventure
Sometimes running a business can feel like your own Indiana Jones movie, full of unexpected ‘adventures’, pots of gold and dangerous pirates lurking around every corner! We know that negotiating…
Leave entitlement quiz – are you on the right track?
With most of the country entering level 3 on Wednesday, but many still unable to return to work or working reduced hours from home, we thought now was a good time to test your knowledge on annual…
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