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ARCHIVE
COVID-19
12
AUG
2020
COVID-19 Update
Convergence Partners
Here at Convergence Partners Ltd it's still business as usual. Whilst our physical offices are closed for the rest of this week effective immediately, we remain available to support you and your business...
08
JUN
2020
ZERO active cases in NZ
Convergence Partners
A significant milestone today and a huge achievement - well done our team of 5 million!
18
MAY
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 6: Gratitude
Via Capability Group
Here is the final episode of The Lockdown Field Guide Series - "Gratitude". If gratitude hasn’t been on your radar for the past few weeks, you are are not alone. Finding ways to express your gratitude, nevertheless, might be the best way to have a positive impact on our mental and physical health right now...
12
MAY
2020
Now Is an Unprecedented Opportunity to Hire Great Talent
Via Harvard Business Review
An interesting article from HBR examining why right now might be the best time for companies to hire. It highlights talent capture techniques leveraged over the years by leading firms and gives food for thought on what the future of the job market could be like for organisations and employees...
08
MAY
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 5: Resilient Thinking
Via Capability Group
Resilience matters now more than ever. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it, with many people experiencing anxiety, negative thoughts, loneliness and hardships. Regardless of your baseline level of resilience, you can boost it to become more resistant to setbacks. Episode 5 of the animated Lockdown Field Guide series - "Resilient Thinking" - shares small ways to build resilience in the face of this crisis...
06
MAY
2020
Coronavirus: Sealord staff and their back-to-work solutions
Via Stuff
As we move down the Alert levels, more businesses are having to find new ways of operating. One of our client's, Doug Paulin and his Sealord team, are tackling this with some great back-to-work initiatives and solutions...
01
MAY
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 4: Compassion
Via Capability Group
With the move into Alert Level 3 earlier this week, there has no doubt been many people facing a wave of change and uncertainty once again. This may drive us to check in with others to see how they feel about this change. Showing compassion to others makes us feel good, and yet we don't often show it to ourselves. Episode 4 of the Lockdown Field Guide series - "Compassion" - asks you to think about how you can show yourself the same level of compassion that many of us readily offer to others...
28
APR
2020
Working From Home - Tip #4
Convergence Partners
Your own learning and development doesn’t need to take a pause...
23
APR
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 3: Connect
Via Capability Group
Here is episode 3 of The Lockdown Field Guide series - "Connect" - a great reminder to ensure you remain connected to your family, friends and teams, to check in with others, embrace new technologies and have fun...
21
APR
2020
Working From Home - Tip #3
Convergence Partners
Try the Pomodoro technique to help you focus...
16
APR
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 2: Breathe
Via Capability Group
Here is another great animation from the The Lockdown Field Guide series, offering weekly tips and practical strategies to maintain effectiveness and calm through Lockdown. This episode is called "Breathe" and is a timely reminder to practice relaxed breathing to help counter the stress response this uncertainty can cause...
14
APR
2020
Working From Home - Tip #2
Convergence Partners
Seek out social interaction to stay happy, healthy, productive and sane...
06
APR
2020
The Lockdown Field Guide - Episode 1: Circle of Influence
Via Capability Group
Our friends at Added Insight have shared with us a newly created animation series called The Lockdown Field Guide - weekly bite-sized bits of practical information to support you while you adapt and roll with whatever is thrown your way during this lockdown period. Enjoy Episode 1: "Circle of Influence"...
03
APR
2020
What the $12.1b COVID-19 support package means for your business
Via SEEK
COVID-19 NZ Business Continuity Package - here is a good summary of the key points your business needs to be aware of...
03
APR
2020
Working From Home - Tip #1
Convergence Partners
Structure your day the same way you would in the office, and stick to it...
25
MAR
2020
Here at Convergence Partners it's still #BAU
Convergence Partners
Whilst our physical offices are closed, we remain available to support you and your business however we can...