Trends shaping the 2025 New Zealand market
people2people hosts the New Zealand Market Update live stream across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Instagram, offering in-depth insights into the evolving New Zealand job market. Hosted by industry leaders and featuring expert guests, these sessions provide a detailed analysis of the latest employment trends, talent availability, and hiring strategies tailored to the New Zealand landscape.
Whether you're a job seeker aiming to land your next role or an employer looking to make strategic hiring decisions in 2025, our New Zealand Market Update offers expert guidance, highlights exciting job opportunities, and explores key developments in the local labour market. Stay informed and ahead of the competition with actionable insights designed to help you succeed in New Zealand’s dynamic employment environment.
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New episodes starting 14 February 2025
AI in NZ's Public Sector: A Smart Move or a Risky Bet?
This week, Shannon sits down with Stuart MacKinnon, Strategic Advisor at Analysis One, to discuss the Government’s new "Safe AI Framework" and its potential impact on the public sector. How will this initiative enhance efficiency and transparency, what are the benefits of greater AI integration, and why may some government agencies be hesitant to adopt these changes?
Is pay transparency the key to fairer pay?
This week, Shannon sits down with Dellwyn Stuart, Co-founder at Pay Gap Insights Hub, to explore the role of pay transparency in achieving fairer wages, whether it can help close the gender pay gap, how comfortable employees are with sharing their earnings, and why there may still be some hesitation from both employers and employees to be more transparent.
The Future of HR: What 2025 Holds for the Workforce
This week, Mark sits down with Melissa Crawford, Director at Tech with Heart, to explore the key trends expected to impact the 2025 job market, how they may shape employer expectations and job seeker priorities, and what you can do to stay ahead in a competitive labour market.
Breaking Barriers: Empowering women in leadership
This week, Shannon sits down with Natalie Ferguson and Kristen Lunman, Co-Founders at Powrsuit, to explore whether leadership opportunities for women are truly improving or if barriers still persist, the impact of unconscious bias in hiring and leadership advancement, and how Powrsuit is redefining career acceleration for women by providing innovative pathways for growth and development.
Wage theft crackdown: Will new laws make a difference?
This week, Shannon sits down with Sanam Salmani, Founder and Host of Law Lenz Podcast, to discuss the looming wage theft crackdown and what it means for businesses across NZ. With new laws on the horizon, they’ll explore whether these changes will truly protect workers and hold employers accountable.
Workplace fatigue crisis: How it hurts your business
This week, Shannon sits down with Claire Day, Director at Culture Wise, to discuss the impact of workplace fatigue and why it’s becoming a growing issue for businesses. They’ll break down how fatigue affects productivity and morale, the early warning signs to look out for, the potential costs of ignoring it, and practical ways to address it before it affects team performance.
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Salary Reviews: How to avoid costly consequences
This week, Shannon sits down with Lizzie Van Winden, Health, Safety, & Environment Manager at Accor, To discuss the correct way of handling year-end salary reviews with your team, the potential impacts it can have on turnover and morale, the challenges of balancing constraints with employee expectations, and how businesses can reap the rewards of investing in your team versus the costly mistake of lowballing pay rises.
Importance of hiring the right staff during tough times
This week, Shannon sits down with Mark Smith, Principal Consultant at Frog Recruitment, to discuss the importance of hiring the right staff in an unpredictable market, and how rushing to fill roles quickly can cause more harm than good for your business.
Right to disconnect: Why is NZ lagging behind?
This week, Shannon sits down with Sanam Salmani, Founder and Host of Law Lenz Podcast, to delve into the growing conversation around the right to disconnect, how Australia's new law could impact our employment landscape moving forward, and whether New Zealand's current approach is lagging behind other countries.
Navigating leading employment trends across NZ with RCSA
This week, Shannon is joined by RCSA Chief Executive Officer Charles Cameron to discuss what the recent launch of the Job Report data revealed about the future of work, and a breakdown of the leading employment trends shaping the talent landscape across New Zealand.
Top HR trends and priorities for 2024 across New Zealand
This week, Shannon is joined by Talent Acquisition Coordinator Esha Nischol to break down the top trends and priorities included in the recent release of our Q3 HR Insights and Trends Report and discuss what it means for the talent and hiring landscape across New Zealand.
What key trends are transforming NZ'S workforce in 2024?
This week, Shannon reviews the key trends shaping New Zealand's talent and hiring landscape in early 2024, highlighting the paradox of rising salaries and job applications amid a declining number of jobs and discusses strategies to stand out in a crowded market, even as some workers choose to accept pay cuts.
Showcasing leading market and job trends of 2024
This week, Shannon reviews the leading market and career trends that have impacted New Zealand’s talent and hiring landscape throughout 2024, taking a look back at conversations featuring RCSA CEO Charles Cameron, Frog Recruitment Principal Consultant Mark Smith, and HR Solutions Specialist Consultant Esha Nischol.
Evolving mental health in today's workplace
This week, Shannon sits down with Mark Wilson, Senior Media Advisor at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, to discuss the evolving landscape of mental health in the workplace and the profound impact of fostering open, positive conversations on employee well-being.
Importance of te reo Māori and tikanga in your workplace and business strategies
This week, Shannon sits down with Professor Jarrod Haar, Dean's Chair in Management and Māori Business at Massey University, to discuss the importance and benefits of integrating te reo Māori into your workplace and business strategies In this week's NZ Market Update, we also cover: • Why ‘quiet vacationing’ is not the next trend for you • Hot jobs across New Zealand, as well as new opportunities for working holidaymakers in Australia and the UK • Social media insights on how comfortable employees feel discussing mental health in their workplace 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 Get in touch with Frog Recruitment today.
Employers vs employees: The battle for WFH flexibility
This week, Shannon sits down with Kirsty Henegan, Temporary and Contract Services Team Leader at Frog Recruitment, to discuss the ongoing conflict between employers and employees over the 'right' for remote work flexibility, and the potential long-term impacts a push for a full-time return to the office can have on a business.
4-day workweek: Overhyped or bargaining chip for staff?
This week, Shannon sits down with Esha Nischol, Talent Acquisition Specialist at people2people HR Solutions, to discuss the growing pressure from jobseekers for 4-day workweeks, whether this trend truly benefits productivity and employee well-being or if it’s simply an overhyped fad.
Overcoming end-of-year job burnout to build your 2025 career
This week, Shannon sits down with Jo Fife, CEO at Workplace Wellbeing, to discuss why addressing year-end exhaustion is crucial, the main factors contributing to burnout, and how proactively managing it now can help you avoid potential career setbacks as you step into 2025.
What 2024 trends will shape the 2025 talent landscape?
This week, Shannon sits down with Brooke Lord, Head of Advocacy and Policy at RCSA, to explore the defining employment and labour market trends of 2024, highlight the industries poised to drive recovery in 2025, and discuss what lies ahead for the hiring and talent landscape in the year to come.
Season 2 →
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Empowering employee wellbeing at work
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Inside look at the policy sector in Wellington
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Successfully onboarding remote employees
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
2022 #NZTOPDOG
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
2022 #NZTOPDOG Enter Now
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
June Temp of the Month
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
July Temp of the Month
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Introducing Hnry
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
May Temp of the Month
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
March Temp of the Month
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
International Women's Week
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Student Job Search
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Introducing P2P London
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
2022 NZTOPDOG is here
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Recruitment Trends in 2022
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Wellington Market Update
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Auckland Market Update
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Making your office greener
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Hybrid working is here to stay
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Recruitment trends to watch in 2022
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Making a career change in 2022
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Standing out in a remote interview
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
How to resign peacefully
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Job seeker advice
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Writing your resume in 2022
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Hot Jobs of the Week
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Location, Location, Location
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
New Year, New Career Edition
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Counter offers in 2022
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Preparing for your job search
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Breaking into the Temp Market
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
What can jobseekers expect in 2023?
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.
Preparing for your end of year performance Review
Join NZ Managing Director Shannon Barlow for the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets. Explore our hot jobs across New Zealand and some exciting opportunities abroad in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Don't miss Frog Recruitment's Live Employment and Market Update.