Hot Candidates available:

Office juniors $30K plus what more can we ask – think about adding a star to your team at an affordable salary. The team is receiving some great CV’s and meeting with some motivated young people wanting to start their career in an office based environment.

Tips for candidates seeking work:

Make sure your CV is looking HOT – there is no point in a CV being out of date or not clear and easy to read. Think about your first page of the CV does it offer impact and facts. Lots of CV’s are going in front of job applications so make sure yours stands out. If you need help on this, contact Saili at ICG for a CV Revamp only $99.00.

Understanding the need to have a temp in your office now:

Temping Assignments/ Executive Contractors - ICG have temps available within the hour. Temps can be arranged for a one day cover to one week, one month or even three months, whatever your business needs are. The cost is at an hourly rate + gst depending on the level and skills of the ICG temp. For more information phone the team @ ICG on 03 374 2424 to find out more.

Tips for employers today:

Leading your team to triumph through tougher times…
Anyone can manage a company through good times, but now, more than ever, it’s important to take the time to step back from your daily tasks and ask yourself whether you’re equipped to lead your team to success through challenges and uncertainty. Managing in a downturn may be difficult for many of today's business leaders, who have built their careers through years of economic growth. Natural attrition may have removed experienced managers from your business.

Make tough decisions early

When the going gets tough, real leadership is required at all levels. Now’s the time to ask yourself if you have the right people in the roles.

Ask for help

Don’t be afraid to bring in external assistance. External consultants and advisors can help you step back from your day-to-day operations and give you insights and advice on your leadership skills and the health of your company culture.

Talk to your team

Now, more than ever, transparency and clear communication is critical to leadership effectiveness. Increase dialogue with your employees so that it’s two-way flow of information, rather than just a one-way flow of instructions. Be honest with them, even if you are having problems. Tell them how you are dealing with issues and how it will improve the company’s prospects. Genuine communication will strengthen your staff’s trust in the business and can help prevent knee-jerk reactions to rumours.

News from Nikki Edge:

Killer flu could hit NZ this winter…
Health authorities are warning New Zealand could be hit this winter by a virulent "Brisbane strain" of flu which killed six children in Australia last year.

New Zealanders could prove more vulnerable to the virus this year due to low immunisation rates and several mild flu seasons.

Virologist Lance Jennings states the country is due for a seriousinfluenza season after a lull lasting several years. Influenza is not a “bad cold”; symptoms include cough, headache, fever, body aches, fatigue and generally feeling so miserable that you will not want to get out of bed for 7+days. Influenza vaccination is the best protection for 6-12 months. The vaccine contains inactivated viruses and stimulates the immune system to make antibodies that protect against those viruses.

For further information or to book your onsite Influenza Vaccination Clinic please contact Nikki at Leading Edge Health and Safety Ltd phone 027 537 1156. Remember to mention you heard about this from the Team at ICG.

ICG Newsletter March 2009