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ARCHIVE
2018
30
NOV
2018
Adopt a family this Christmas
Convergence Partners
As the year draws to a close, the situation for many NZ families to provide even the basic necessities this festive season becomes dire. Convergence Partners is delighted to be partnering with The Salvation Army again this year in their annual Adopt a Family for Christmas programme...
13
NOV
2018
Women in the Workplace 2018
Via McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Co and LeanIn.org's annual Women in the Workplace report reveals that women continue to face significant barriers in the workplace and that progress has stalled. This report shares insights into the challenges women face across many industries and sectors, and identifies how companies can turn good intentions into concrete action...
06
NOV
2018
Making Flexible Working Work
Via The Wellbeing Pulse
Many businesses have an appetite to work differently but are inhibited by a fear of stepping into uncharted territory. This paper helps businesses to look at the risks, benefits and challenges of 'work-life integration' from the needs of both employee and employer...
14
SEP
2018
EVENT: Career Conversations - Wednesday 24th October 2018
Convergence Partners
Convergence Partners is proudly partnering with Young Women in Finance (YWF), INFINZ & New Zealand Financial Markets Association to sponsor their upcoming Couragous Conversations event on Wednesday 24th October 2018...
26
JUL
2018
Jobs lost, jobs gained: What the future of work will mean for jobs, skills, and wages
Via McKinsey & Company
With the rapid advancements in robotics and automation, there is much public concern and debate about what's going to happen to the workers. Here is a good, researched based summary of the impact across sectors and in different geographies...
17
JUL
2018
These are the 10 things workers need the most to succeed
Via Inc
As this article explains, most of the key factors related to how successful and happy your employees are fall into the category of their “social” experiences at work. Build the lasting relationships that will make your team feel supported and cared for and they will be more likely to support and care for your organisation in return...
03
JUL
2018
Six ways leaders can humanize an organization
Via HR People + Strategy
Today, the workforce has been empowered to set their own terms. Financial compensation alone is not enough to motivate people to work hard, as professionals are seeking humanized work environments - where their voices can be heard, and where collaboration, camaraderie, inclusivity and transparency are upheld. Read more...
29
MAY
2018
A spotlight on employee wellness
Via Thrive Global
Progressive organisations now recognise that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to health and wellbeing; whether the gears are already in motion at your workplace or you’re looking to start a wellness initiative from scratch, here are key health trends to look out for...
17
MAY
2018
They love the sound of breaking glass
Via NZ Herald
Women’s under-representation in senior roles and board positions has persisted for many years in NZ; but networking groups like Young Women in Finance (YWF) are banding together to reverse such trends, providing high quality professional development, networking opportunities and access to valuable career insights. Convergence Partners recently partnered with INFINZ and YWF sponsoring their Fireside Chat event with Victoria Ransom...
10
MAY
2018
Strategies for creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace
Via HR Daily Advisor
Increasing diversity and inclusion in the workplace takes true commitment from the entire team to get it right - top to bottom and everywhere in between. This article offers some concrete initiatives that are designed to effectively engage and involve employees at all levels..
01
MAY
2018
Warehouse Management - Bobbi Ryan from Convergence Partners explains why it's an underrated career path...
Bobbi Ryan
Warehouse management is a managerial career path that often goes unnoticed and unheralded, but it can offer an attractive pathway into higher executive roles, and deserves more attention from both job seekers and employers...
10
APR
2018
Career planning for the 'twilight' of your careers - Dave Rees from Convergence Partners outlines what you should do...
Dave Rees
Even excellent candidates can struggle to advance as they approach the 'twilight' of their careers. To ensure a satisfying working future, they should start planning in their early 40s...
03
APR
2018
EVENT: INFINZ Fireside Chat with Victoria Ransom - Wednesday 4th April 2018
Convergence Partners
Convergence Partners is proudly partnering with INFINZ to sponsor their upcoming Fireside Chat event with Victoria Ransom: Wednesday 4th April 2018, 5.30pm-7.30pm, ASB Cube, Wynard Quarter, Auckland...
23
MAR
2018
What if you never saw your colleagues in person again?
Via BBC - Capital
Remote working is one of the fastest growing trends in the modern work landscape. Like with any other evolution, remote work doesn’t come without its challenges alongside the good stuff. Explore how this transition affects the way we think and the way we work...
27
FEB
2018
Brand Power: Alistair Comyn from Convergence Partners explains how it might persuade passive top talent to make a move...
Alistair Comyn
As consumers, we all know the power of a great brand. This brand power extends to the workplace too - it's your brand that might persuade passive top talent to make a move...
16
FEB
2018
What's happening on the employment front for older workers? Chris Palmer from Convergence Partners explains...
Chris Palmer
The employment lifeline of older workers is often a shift to a contract or interim role. Experience is worth hanging onto, so if organisations want to tap into this skilled workforce, they need to modify their thinking...
26
JAN
2018
Identifying High-Potential Employees
Via BusinessMirror
Study after study shows stronger financial performance in companies that make proportionally greater investments in identifying and developing top talent. But what are the markers of high potential? A concise but great read on the three key markers of high potentials...