Haines insights

New Zealand's workforce is changing faster than many of us realise. New Zealand is getting older. We are having fewer children, and becoming more diverse than ever before. These shifts are reshaping our communities, workplaces, and economy in ways that are affecting every region, every industry, and every employer. The challenge is that many of us still talk about labour shortages as though they're temporary, something that will ease once the economy turns, or the next genera

Discover why the organisations that keep investing in early careers during economic uncertainty are best positioned for long-term success. 2026 has been a rollercoaster so far. We came into the year riding green shoots, before the energy shock took us on a wild ride down uncertainty lane. New Zealand’s economy has reacted largely as we expected. Business confidence dropped, less than 2 months after the headlines hit. There are also early signs of hiring activity dropping back

More students, more opportunity: Why New Zealand's Higher Education sector is positioned for growth. Recent enrolment figures from our Universities paint an encouraging picture for New Zealand's tertiary education sector. Victoria University of Wellington has reported a substantial 50% increase in international students enrolled to start their studies, highlighting strong global demand for a New Zealand education. Alongside growth in international enrolments, the university i

Is your EVP actually yours? Of course it is..... right? But how sure are you of that? By doing nothing about your EVP, or letting your existing one slip into the shadows, the perception and reputation of your organisation as an employer could be being damaged by the day. Now’s the time to take control – to create and/or shape an authentic EVP that’s meaningful to talent both inside and outside your organisation. We’ve always got our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in