A Decade of Change: Insights from 10 Years of NZ Employment Market Reports

The employment market in Aotearoa has seen more change in the past ten years than anyone could have predicted. We can probably all agree that it’s been an action-packed decade – though much…

Why Kiwis Are Moving to Australia and What Employers Can Do About It

A move across the ditch – with its promise of sun, sea, higher salaries, better superannuation, and the lifestyle that goes with all of that – has been a long-standing migration pattern for…

Why 2025 is Looking Brighter for Marketing in NZ

After several challenging years, signs are emerging that New Zealand’s economy is beginning to turn a corner – albeit more slowly than most of us would like! Consumer confidence has seen an uptick,…

The Benefits of Contracting: Why It’s a Win-Win for Contractors and Employers

Over the past few years, contracting has become an increasingly popular career and workforce solution – and for good reason. Whether you’re a professional craving more autonomy and flexibility, or an employer needing…

Need Staff Fast? Here’s When (and Why) to Hire a Temp

Picture this scenario: it’s Wednesday morning, and the office is buzzing. Your team has been working long hours on a high-stakes project and the deadline is approaching, when your key admin person –…

Is Burnout Back? How to Safeguard Your Team

As we navigate a post-pandemic world, a worrying trend is reemerging; employees bearing the brunt of reduced people functions. This mirrors a phenomenon we saw just after COVID-19 when redundancies and structural changes…

Why Hiring Before the Holidays is a Smart Move

This time of year brings with it lots of changes – warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and a big uptick in fun public events. It’s also when businesses start looking ahead and planning…

Application Avalanche? Unbundled Recruitment Can Save You

Alright, let’s be honest. You post a job, you’re ready to find the one, and then it happens: the application avalanche. It starts with a few pings and then, in what feels like…

Fright-Free Hiring: Why Temporary Staffing Can Be a Treat for Your Business

Halloween Brings Spooky Surprises, but Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be One of Them We’re embracing Halloween here at Madison because creepy costumes, scary movies, and eating spider-shaped lollies is all a bit of…