Insights
Practical writing on NZ workplaces, not generic thought-leadership.
Written by the people who do the work, across recruitment, advisory, dispute resolution and emerging talent. Published to LinkedIn alongside the site.
Emerging Talent
Looking for a 2027 graduate role? Your search should already be underway.
Many 2027 graduate programmes in New Zealand are already open, and some have closed. Kate Ross on why the search starts now, and how to make an employer stop at your application.
11 August 2026 · 7 min read
Resolve
Is conflict robbing you?
Conflict is like the ripples from a stone dropped into a pond. It never stops at the two parties, and it costs far more than money. Why early conversations change everything.
28 July 2026 · 4 min read
Emerging Talent
You got the job. Here's what to expect in week one.
Your first week in your first professional role will be a sensory overload. That's normal. A recruiter's guide to walking in calm, learning fast and making the right first impression.
28 July 2026 · 5 min read
Collective
What New Zealand needs right now isn't economic growth. It's confidence.
Businesses delaying decisions, graduates doubting their worth, leaders carrying problems alone. After three decades alongside businesses and people, we believe the biggest issue isn't the economy.
4 July 2026 · 5 min read
Advisory
Should you start a business in New Zealand in 2026? An honest answer.
Not the LinkedIn version. After building, scaling and selling her own business, Kate Ross on what business ownership really asks of you, and why there's still plenty of opportunity.
4 July 2026 · 6 min read
Emerging Talent
Applied for 70 jobs and still no interview? You're not the problem.
Youth unemployment in New Zealand is above 17% and capable graduates are being overlooked. Here's why it happens, and what actually changes the outcome.
4 July 2026 · 7 min read
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