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Welcome to Our Christmas Campaign Ho Ho Ho, we love Christmas. I personally believe we will have a traditional Kiwi Christmas this year where we will see the majority of NZ businesses close their doors for a 2 – 3 week period to allow rest and recuperation from what has been an incredibly unsettled year.

What is happening in our World? Welcome to our first Group Newsletter.  Our recruitment Group consists of: edenfx HSE – specialising in the recruitment of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Risk roles Hard Hat Recruits – specialising in Energy, Utilities, Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Manufacturing for skilled technical and executive roles. recruitHRpeople – specialising in,

At edenfx we hold the specific salary market data for the previous 14 years and work with our clients to ensure their roles are market tested and salary appropriate to the positions. In addition to our valid and interpretable data, we always enjoy the annual Safeguard Salary Survey and use this to support our data.

The upcoming referendum on recreational Cannabis brings with it the potential for massive change to the workplace and employee management. The first step is to clearly outline and understand what the referendum is actually proposing and what will be permitted if it is passed. Key points to know before we jump to conclusions: The referendum

Hello and a massive welcome to the August News! How’s the world working out for YOU this month? Regional behaviours, activities and local news is the hot discussion topics in our weekly meetings and we remain super flexible given most of the edenfx team are back operating from home offices as a result of lockdown in

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Hello and a massive welcome to the JULY News! How’s the world working out for you this month?  It’s an ever-changing environment and companies are making short, medium and long term plans to get through and in some cases just to survive the impact of the ongoing pandemic. At edenfx, we intend to be in

It’s fair to say that 2020 has proven to be a challenging but ultimately a rewarding time for the vast majority of safety professionals in the industry. Arguably the need for highly competent and informed occupational health and safety guidance has never been greater. However, we are still seeing significant levels of disruption in the

There is an optimistic feel in the air and it’s a good time to reflect on the journey so far… Like the majority of New Zealand organisations, the past 6 weeks have been a challenging time for our business, facing obstacles that we have never experienced before in recruitment. Thankfully, our team have been more

News Hi All, Newsletter time again and the last month it has been a superb period of reflection and quality communications for our teams at edenfx HSE. Like lots of other businesses, we are all working from home and it has given us time to reflect on the gifts that working at home bring; whether

Our sister company Hard Hat Recruits are very pleased to have become sponsors of one lucky young adult to join the Spirit of adventure program every year. Over a thousand young Kiwis participate every year in the 10-day voyages, in groups of 40, to build confidence, skills and form lifelong friendships. Early this year Hard

We are focussed on providing essential support through superb Health, Safety and Environmental Management resources today and in the future. We have a pool of Wellness, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Fatigue Management and Return to Work practitioners along with generic safety professionals ready to support you today and into the future.  Be early in the piece

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation developing rapidly we CAN assure you of this: We have HSE resources available immediately to help you run your business safely We are 100% equipped to handle the inevitable changes with NO disruption to our service We are confident that our staff and infrastructure will continue to provide superb quality

As New Zealand’s leading Health, Safety and Environmental Recruitment Specialists, we get lots of enquiries regarding “how to get into HSE” as a career. Everyone has to start somewhere as we all did and so here are some tips that may help you on your way. Qualifications – What’s good and what’s not? All qualifications

“To kick off 2020, we have some terrific news from principal partners, edenfx. This year, for every successful candidate placement secured as a result of an NZISM referral*, edenfx will be offering client companies one of two opportunities to work in tighter collaboration with NZISM: 1 year’s corporate sponsorship, or 2 years’ individual membership so

Congratulations to our Managing Director, Alison Gill who is now a fully qualified Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. Alison believes great governance is so important on a personal and professional level and is thrilled to receive her formal certification. A big congratulations and well done to all other recipients who received their Chartered

It’s a time of happiness for most, reflection on the year past, an opportunity to be free for the break however long it may be, with a sprinkle of new year’s resolutions and goal setting for 2020 and beyond. So, let’s have a quick look at what happened this year, click here to read a

What are some of the latest national trends in the Australian HSE employment market? Overall job growth – slowly but surely Increase of between 1.3% and 3.8% salary growth across Australia (sector and location dependent) Severe shortage of talent based in Vic, NSW and Qld Mining Resources and Energy sector is on the up –

The trends in the Australian HSE employment market are significantly influencing employment behaviour, rather than employment behaviour influencing trends as it has done for a number of years. Some of the latest national trends include: • Overall job growth — slowly but surely. • Increase of between 1.3% and 3.8% salary growth across Australia (sector

There are a number of important trends in the HSE recruitment market across both Australia and New Zealand that are impacting hiring managers and candidates, writes OHS Professional. Alison Gill, managing director of edenfx HSE recruitment, says some of the latest national trends in the Australian HSE employment market include: overall job growth – slowly

“edenfx are long-term supporters of NZISM and we are really excited to have recently cemented our partnership with them as a Principal Sponsor. edenfx are well-established as NZ’s leading H&S recruitment specialists. With a team of accredited recruiters who are H&S practitioners themselves, edenfx are ideally appointed to understand the needs and nuances of both clients and jobseekers. Their ethos is to find the perfect

I am nominated for a Board position with the Australian Institute of Safety and Health (AIHS) and am keen to secure your vote if you are a member and have not yet voted. Please take a couple of mins to read…. Why Me? Because I actually care. I am keen to make a difference and bring fresh

Casual, part-time, full-time: what differences matter? If you’re considering a new job, you might be more interested in what the role itself involves rather than what kind of employee you’ll be hired as. But the benefits, entitlements and conditions of a job can differ depending on whether you’re a casual worker or a part-time or

We receive a good number of calls with the question “Do I need qualifications to work in Health and Safety and if so what should I choose”. The simple answer is YES, irrespective of whether you are new to the industry or have been around for a while. The market is now demanding that candidates

edenfx HSE Recruitment are proud to announce their 10-year anniversary providing specialist HSEQR recruitment services throughout New Zealand and Australia.

edenfx HSE/Hard Hat Recruits/Northpower have partnered to do something that will push our wellness boundaries as a team. As one team, we are proud to announce our participation in the Great Taupo Run; this is our chosen wellbeing venture for 2018 with three approved charitable organisations as beneficiaries.

Thank you for your continuous support throughout 2017, it has been a year of positivity, change and growth for edenfx. Wishing you a very merry Christmas from all of us here at edenfx HSE and whilst some may be thinking of winding down, we will continue to see frantic activity from both job seekers and clients on the

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Paper cuts don’t equal workplace hazards, and other myths around health and safety reforms debunked and demystified. Myth one: The new health and safety (H&S) law won’t apply to small businesses. False: It applies to all businesses in New Zealand, regardless of size. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that your business will need to do anything

WorkSafe NZ identifies asbestos exposure as the leading cause of death from workplace related disease. In line with their plan to reduce workplace related health risks the new asbestos regulations come into effect April 4th 2018. One of the important requirements under the new Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2018 mean if you

It’s a myth that small businesses are exempt from health and safety laws — the new rules apply to all businesses, large and small, high risk and low risk. You and your workers must all be involved in keeping people safe and healthy at work. For some, this means there is effective communication throughout the business.

New rules are coming on how to manage the risks if your workplace deals with hazardous substances. Use our 10-step guide to make sure you and any workers are ready — and know how to stay safe and healthy when dealing with these substances. When: 1 December 2017 What: New laws on the safe handling

The survey report has just been released and presents an illuminating picture of the current state of workplace health and safety professionals in New Zealand. Both businesses and health and safety professionals were invited to take part and Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) had a fantastic response, with more than 700 people

Emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions. It is a measurable component of who we are, just as IQ is. The concept and criteria for EQ have been studied for decades. And now many experts believe that a person’s EQ may be more important than their IQ and

New Zealand is known for amazing diversity of landscape, breathtaking scenery, which attracts people from throughout the world who look for worklife balance and a great quality of living. We receive a lot of job applications from overseas candidates wanting to work and live in our beautiful country. Getting a job in a new country

Do I need to have training? If you want to be able to use the new functions and powers available to Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), such as Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) or cease unsafe work, you need to be trained. Training is really useful

As Health and Safety Practitioners we hear about visible safety leadership, leading initiatives from the top, walk the talk, practice what we preach and yet for many, we may be talking half a talk, or possibly be more visible than we really want to be….What am I talking about – oh yes, … health. For

If you provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to your workers, here’s how to stay compliant when new laws take effect in April 2016. Before providing PPE, you should first consider if there are better ways of dealing with the risk. Can the risk be eliminated – done away with altogether? If not, how can you

edenfx HSE are proud to be sponsoring and exhibiting at The New Zealand HealthyWork Conference, a new event that recognises both the physical and mental aspects of a healthy workforce. This one day conference brought to you by Thomson Reuters (publishers of Employment Today and Safeguard) will challenge, inspire and expand your understanding of worker health and wellbeing.  

The Health and Safety Reform Bill passed its third reading at parliament on 27th August. The Bill creates a new Health and Safety at Work Act, which will come into force on 4 April 2016. The Bill is the first significant reform of New Zealand’s health and safety laws in 20 years and addresses the

Changes to health and safety (H&S) laws are a step closer, with a select committee reporting its recommendations back to Parliament. The Bill is expected to be passed later this year and there will be some months before it comes into effect. During this time government will provide further guidance to help businesses understand what

“Transformation” is the buzz word being bandied around during these challenging economic times, but what exactly is “Transformational Change” and how is it going to increase efficiency, reduce cost, whilst still providing sustainable health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance improvement? That’s the 60 billion dollar question…

If you’re running your own business, chances are you know it’s your responsibility to keep your people safe – but what exactly does that mean? Managing health and safety is about identifying the risks and hazards in your business and having a plan that everyone follows, to minimise those risks. You’ve invested too much in

A covering letter is a document that is specifically written to the Recruitment Agency or Employer in reference to the job that you are applying for. The purpose of the letter is to excite and encourage the recipient to read your resume to ultimately result in a meeting. It is an “Executive Summary”, and is

One that will take the bite out of the competition! With the right direction and guidance, preparing a resume can be very simple and easy. It does not have to detail your complete life history, nor does it need to be too complex. So stop putting it off and start by reading our guide on

1. Practice Practice answering interview questions and practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. Also have a list of your own questions to ask