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01 October 2026

A Decade of Change? Have your say on women's careers in NZ

Take part in our nationwide survey exploring how women’s careers, leadership aspirations and workplace experiences have evolved over the past decade...

21 September 2026

Designing Leadership Roles for Success

Improve leadership hiring outcomes by designing roles with the right authority, organisational relevance and candidate appeal...

19 August 2026

The Leadership Questions That Matter Before the Search Begins

Successful leadership appointments begin with clarity. Discover how defining priorities, outcomes, and expectations leads to better hiring decisions...

10 August 2026

A Year of Workplace Conversations: Candid Reflections and Insights From Our Workplace Culture Survey

See what New Zealand employees think about workplace culture, career progression, flexible work, leadership effectiveness and AI adoption...

14 July 2026

Why Candidates Are Choosing Resilient Organisations

Today's candidates are evaluating more than culture and compensation. Discover how resilience is influencing hiring decisions in today's market...

25 June 2026

Insights From Fiona Hewitt to Help You Rethink Work, Leadership, and AI

If you're navigating what AI actually means for your organisation, this is a valuable watch for a topic that can feel overwhelming...

18 June 2026

Why People Leave When Everything Looks Fine

We explore the quiet signals that are easiest to miss when everything on paper looks fine and why good people still choose to leave...

21 May 2026

Most Organisations Have a Flexibility Policy. Far Fewer Have a Flexibility System.

We walk through how clear availability, connected tools, and steady team rhythms turn scattered calendars into a fair, flexible model...

13 April 2026

Future‑Proofing Through Pay Transparency: Building Trust, Equity and Resilience

We unpack the rationale for pay transparency, the challenges organisations face, and the impact it can have when done well...

23 February 2026

Will 2026 Deliver Sustained Growth or New Headwinds for Kiwi Businesses?

Watch our webinar with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, as he unpacks what’s next for New Zealand’s economy...

19 February 2026

What Separates a Truly Strong COO Shortlist from an Average One

Michelle Elsley shares the thinking patterns and leadership behaviours that consistently show up in top shortlists...

03 February 2026

Digitised Work Will Fuel The AI Advantage

AI boosts performance only when work is redesigned. Discover how NZ leaders digitise workflows for cleaner data and faster decisions...

14 January 2026

As NZ’s burnout crisis grows, we delve into smarter work design, stronger leadership, and cutting digital overload to protect performance...

21 October 2025

The Executive Edge 2025: Charting Your Path To Executive Leadership

Hear from a dynamic panel of executive leaders who share their journeys, lessons learned, and practical advice for stepping into the C-Suite...

20 October 2025

Beyond the Flow of Goods: The Case for Investing in People

A timely reminder from Michelle Elsley: Having the right people ready to step up is just as critical as keeping the freight moving...

18 September 2025

The Boardroom Blueprint with Julia Raue: Navigating the Path to Governance

Practical insights to help those navigating the shift from operational leadership to strategic governance...

31 August 2025

New Zealand's Productivity Paradox

Download a practical guide to the root causes of NZ's productivity challenges and a blueprint for change...

21 August 2025

Leading Transformative Change: Insights from Emma Wellingham

Practical strategies from Emma Wellingham on how to deconstruct transformational change into its core, consistent elements...

24 June 2025

Why Career Planning Deserves More Attention

Michelle Elsley breaks down why career planning often gets sidelined. Uncover the impact and take clear, practical steps to own your future...

22 May 2025

Unlocking NZ’s Productivity Potential: Practical Steps for Leaders from Ian Walsh

Ian Walsh delivers a masterclass on why productivity matters, the obstacles holding us back, and the actionable steps Kiwi leaders can take today....

01 May 2025

Beyond Automation: The Human Edge That Machines Can’t Replace

As AI takes over tasks, the future belongs to those who master the one thing machines can’t replicate: being brilliantly, powerfully human...

29 April 2025

Why the Resume Still Holds Value in the Age of AI-Driven Hiring

Erin Kirk explains why resumes still matter, how they work with AI tools, and offers tips to boost your resume in today’s job market...

17 March 2025

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Helping or Hindering You?

Maximise the full potential of your LinkedIn profile with these two strategies from Erin Kirk...

26 February 2025

Will 2025 Bring a Brighter Economic Outlook?

Jarrod Kerr takes a deep dive into NZ’s economic landscape, tackling recent challenges, emerging trends, and what’s ahead on the road to recovery...

12 February 2025

New Zealand FMCG Recruitment Outlook 2025: Key Hiring Trends, Talent Insights & Market Shifts

Our specialist Convergence FMCG recruitment team share observations they're seeing right now within NZ's FMCG talent landscape...

24 January 2025

The Future of Supply Chain in New Zealand: Why Upskilling is Essential

Upskilling in digital technologies, sustainability, and data analytics is crucial for businesses to boost productivity and stay competitive...

26 November 2024

Are You AI Future Ready? Insights from Gavin Sharkey

Gavin Sharkey, Managing Director of Kōwhai AI, shares insights on successful AI adoption across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and FMCG...

06 November 2024

The Executive Edge 2024: Charting Your Path To Executive Leadership

Our panel of senior leaders explored the realities of stepping into executive leadership, offering practical insights and advice....

24 September 2024

Putting AI To Work: Insights from Steve Naudé

Practical guidance to help you safely and productively harness the power of AI for maximum impact and innovation in your organisation...

21 August 2024

Crafting An Exceptional Candidate Experience: Insights from Candice Payne

A session of practical strategies and immediate, actionable advice on how engage and influence, and ultimately transform your candidate experience...

29 July 2024

DEI Hiring: Standardising your Interview Process

What are the best practices for conducting bias-free interviews?...

24 June 2024

DEI Hiring: Crafting Inclusive Job Descriptions

What are the best practices for writing inclusive job descriptions?...

04 March 2024

Building Adaptive Cultures: Insights from Teresa Collis

Understand adaptive culture and how talent acquisition can influence lasting culture change....

15 February 2024

New Zealand FMCG Hiring Trends 2024: Talent Market Movements, Challenges & Recruitment Insights

Our specialist Convergence FMCG recruitment team share observations they're seeing right now within NZ's FMCG talent landscape...

14 April 2023

New Zealand FMCG Talent Landscape 2023: Recruitment Trends, Skills in Demand & Sector Insights

Our specialist Convergence FMCG recruitment team share observations they're seeing right now within NZ's FMCG talent landscape...

29 September 2022

Critical Competencies of Resilient Leaders in Today's Organisations: Insights from Dr Norman Chorn

Learn the competencies, resilience, and risk management skills needed to lead successfully....

26 September 2022

It's a New Day Here at Convergence!

After 10 months (and a lot of mahi) we're thrilled to launch and share our refreshed brand...

16 March 2022

New Zealand FMCG Recruitment Trends 2022: Workforce Changes, Talent Pressures & Industry Insights

Our specialist Convergence FMCG recruitment team share observations they're seeing right now within NZ's FMCG talent landscape...

14 December 2021

How Can Businesses Navigate Supply Chain Disruption and Labour Shortages?

Jarrod Kerr shares his perspective on NZ's economic outlook for 2022 and the challenges facing manufacturers, distributors and FMCG businesses...

21 October 2021

Elevating Talent Selection With Hogan Assessments

We’re proud to integrate Hogan’s world leading personality assessments into our robust, behavioural competency selection process...

14 June 2021

Watch Our Beyond Burnout Conversation With Suzi McAlpine

Learn practical strategies to create healthier work environments, improve employee wellbeing, boost engagement, and sustain high performance...

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Combining global perspective with local insight, we share ideas, events, and expert perspectives that help leaders navigate a changing talent landscape and make better talent decisions.

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A Decade of Change? Have your say on women's careers in NZ

Designing Leadership Roles for Success

The Leadership Questions That Matter Before the Search Begins

A Year of Workplace Conversations: Candid Reflections and Insights From Our Workplace Culture Survey

Why Candidates Are Choosing Resilient Organisations

Insights From Fiona Hewitt to Help You Rethink Work, Leadership, and AI

Why People Leave When Everything Looks Fine

Most Organisations Have a Flexibility Policy. Far Fewer Have a Flexibility System.

Future‑Proofing Through Pay Transparency: Building Trust, Equity and Resilience

Will 2026 Deliver Sustained Growth or New Headwinds for Kiwi Businesses?

What Separates a Truly Strong COO Shortlist from an Average One

Digitised Work Will Fuel The AI Advantage

The Executive Edge 2025: Charting Your Path To Executive Leadership

Beyond the Flow of Goods: The Case for Investing in People

The Boardroom Blueprint with Julia Raue: Navigating the Path to Governance

New Zealand's Productivity Paradox

Leading Transformative Change: Insights from Emma Wellingham

Why Career Planning Deserves More Attention

Unlocking NZ’s Productivity Potential: Practical Steps for Leaders from Ian Walsh

Beyond Automation: The Human Edge That Machines Can’t Replace

Why the Resume Still Holds Value in the Age of AI-Driven Hiring

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Helping or Hindering You?

Will 2025 Bring a Brighter Economic Outlook?

New Zealand FMCG Recruitment Outlook 2025: Key Hiring Trends, Talent Insights & Market Shifts

The Future of Supply Chain in New Zealand: Why Upskilling is Essential

Are You AI Future Ready? Insights from Gavin Sharkey

The Executive Edge 2024: Charting Your Path To Executive Leadership

Putting AI To Work: Insights from Steve Naudé

Crafting An Exceptional Candidate Experience: Insights from Candice Payne

DEI Hiring: Standardising your Interview Process

DEI Hiring: Crafting Inclusive Job Descriptions

Building Adaptive Cultures: Insights from Teresa Collis

New Zealand FMCG Hiring Trends 2024: Talent Market Movements, Challenges & Recruitment Insights

New Zealand FMCG Talent Landscape 2023: Recruitment Trends, Skills in Demand & Sector Insights

Critical Competencies of Resilient Leaders in Today's Organisations: Insights from Dr Norman Chorn

It's a New Day Here at Convergence!

New Zealand FMCG Recruitment Trends 2022: Workforce Changes, Talent Pressures & Industry Insights

How Can Businesses Navigate Supply Chain Disruption and Labour Shortages?

Elevating Talent Selection With Hogan Assessments

Watch Our Beyond Burnout Conversation With Suzi McAlpine