February 4, 2020
Closed for Waitangi Day, Thursday 6th of February 2020
JacksonStone & Partners is closed for Waitangi Day on Thursday, 6th of February 2020. We will reopen on Friday, 7th of February 2020.
January 23, 2020
Demand for executive-level Māori roles reflects the new era
The Māori economy is estimated to be worth over $50 billion, with an ever-growing need for Māori executives to manage and grow its industries and lead state sectors. Māori executive search consultant Russell Spratt shares his experiences of the current environment in a three-part blog series. Employment opportunities for…
September 2, 2019
Confidentiality and the Executive Recruitment process
We have an extensive track record over the last 33 years in search, executive recruitment, recruitment and professional contracting, all of which require a similar process. This includes working with clients and candidates in New Zealand and internationally. Recently, we have become aware of hiring executives, even at chief executive…
July 4, 2019
Exploring Aotearoa: The pros and cons of moving to New Zealand
Work-life balance, security and healthcare are just some of the reasons people move to New Zealand. Here's what you need to know about relocating to Aotearoa.
April 29, 2019
What will the global workforce look like by 2030?
Constant change defines today's workforce. PwC's four "worlds" describe alternatives for what the global workforce could look like by 2030.
April 16, 2019
How much gender equality actually exists in Kiwi workplaces?
From culture and diversity in leadership to workplace initiatives and parity reporting, gender equality in Kiwi workplaces goes far beyond equal pay.
March 28, 2019
6 tips for hiring your first CEO
So you've decided the time is right to recruit your first CEO. It can be daunting at first, but these top tips will help to make your hire a success.
March 21, 2019
Workplace gender equality in NZ: How do we compare?
Businesses across the globe are still far from achieving gender equality in the workplace. But how does New Zealand compare to the rest of the world?
March 7, 2019
Does your company have an ethical board?
All over the world, business ethics are coming under scrutiny. How can you tell if your board of directors pursues ethical behaviour at your organisation?
February 26, 2019
Who are the leaders in corporate social responsibility in NZ?
Corporate social responsibility programmes have become central for many New Zealand businesses. But which Kiwi organisations lead the field in CSR?
February 13, 2019
Women Leading Business, sponsored by JacksonStone & Partners
Date: Friday 8 Mar 2019 Time: 12pm to 2pm Venue: The Queens Wharf Ballroom, Foxglove Bar & Kitchen, 33 Queens Wharf Register here. Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Join us for ‘Women Leading Business’ to celebrate the contribution…
February 11, 2019
Are breakout spaces the key to an effective corporate office?
Collaboration is central to many companies' cultures, with open offices and breakout spaces considered a central way to achieve it. But how effective are they?
January 31, 2019
Is a gender quota on a corporate board actually positive?
New Zealand is among the worst performing countries for proportion of women in senior management. Will a corporate board gender quota help address the issue?
January 22, 2019
What does corporate sustainability look like in your NZ business?
Corporate sustainability is essential to an organisation's survival. But what might corporate sustainability look like in your New Zealand business?
December 11, 2018
The impact the New Zealand Festival has on Wellington
The New Zealand Festival has recently released the impact report on the 2018 Festival which shows that the Festival contributed over $25 million in GDP to the city’s economy, and provided 309,000 attendees with unique entertainment experiences. JacksonStone’s partnership with the New Zealand Festival is very easy to justify; we…
November 20, 2018
How to overcome NZ’s local government hiring challenges
Local governments in NZ face a number of hiring issues unique to the sector. JacksonStone explains how local governments can overcome these hiring challenges.
November 16, 2018
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
JacksonStone & Partners celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day in the Banquet Hall in Parliament, New Zealand. Thank you to the three hundred or more clients and contractors who came to celebrate with us. à votre santé…
November 8, 2018
Making the leap: Moving from public to private sector in NZ
The public sector is changing, and it's leading some employees to consider jobs in the private sector. Here's what you can expect if you make the leap.
November 8, 2018
New Zealand Economic Update
As a client of ANZ, JacksonStone & Partners benefits from some value-add services, one of which was a presentation to our team yesterday by ANZ Economist, Elizabeth Kendall. It was an insight in to various economic indicators, trends and observations about how the economy is tracking. Thank you…
November 5, 2018
Hiring the next CEO at your NZ business: Internal vs. External?
Hear from JacksonStone and Partners’ David Hollander and Simon Boyes on whether to appoint an internal or external candidate for your next CEO.
September 25, 2018
How to preserve organisational change in your NZ business
Implementing organisational change is difficult - sustaining it is even harder. Find out how to preserve transformation at your NZ business.
September 17, 2018
The key to successful leadership? Self-reflection
15 minutes is all it takes to significantly improve your leadership abilities. Learn what self-reflection can do for your career progression.
September 10, 2018
7 characteristics of a successful NZ digital organisation
Taking practical steps towards digital transformation is hard. The organisations that are best at it exhibit these seven characteristics.
September 6, 2018
4 things NZ businesses should know about the agile methodology
Many New Zealand businesses have adopted the agile methodology and have had huge success. But it's important you know the basics before adopting it.
August 28, 2018
Here’s why you should reconsider asking job candidates about salary
"What's your current salary?" It's a question many of us get asked in our professional lives, but it can be hugely problematic. Here's why.
August 21, 2018
An uneventful budget for New Zealand business.
New Zealand's 2018 budget was a fairly uneventful one for business, with a commitment to research and development the main measure of note.
August 9, 2018
Development vs. performance cultures: What type of organisation do you want to be?
It's easy to assume that every business would want to embrace a high-performance culture, however this does come with some significant caveats, and it's not right for every organisation. The alternative is a development culture. How can you tell which culture is right for your company?
July 2, 2018
Is your New Zealand board ready for digital transformation?
Digital transformation is on everyone's lips, but that doesn't mean all organisations are able to implement it successfully. Effective digital transformation is ultimately down to whether the company board is embracing it. Read on to find out how your board can prepare for digital transformation.
June 8, 2018
3 recruitment trends we expect to see in NZ in 2018
New Zealand's recruitment sector is set to continue to be active in 2018. Businesses must differentiate themselves in order to attract the best candidates, with staying on top of recruitment trends - especially around the candidate experience - essential.
May 30, 2018
Should you introduce transparency into your organisation?
As soon as a company or government body does something wrong, there are calls to introduce organisational transparency at the business in question. This happened to Volkswagen after the emissions scandal, for example. Although it's easy to assume transparency can only be a good thing, there are cons to be aware of.
May 23, 2018
Are you embracing technological flexibility in your workplace?
From smart homes to digitised wallets, we've never before had this much choice in the technology we use in our personal lives. However, when it comes to work, we are lagging behind, often having to use outdated equipment and systems. Here's how to introduce technological flexibility at work.
May 15, 2018
3 tips to improve performance in a newly inherited team
It's a great feeling when you get a promotion, but that can soon leave you if the team you inherit aren't performing as well as you'd like, especially if you want to make your mark right away. Here are some tips on how to improve the performance of your newly inherited team.
May 10, 2018
Top issues NZ boards face in 2018: How your CEO can help fix them
Each year, CIO releases its top five issues New Zealand boards face. In 2018, concerns are rife around ethical behaviour and trust, as well as data governance and the talent shortage. Here's a look at each issue in more detail, as well as ways that CEOs can help boards to fix these problems.
May 4, 2018
Bridging the CIO-CFO divide in a tech-dominated world
Technology is integral to business success in the modern era, and this means CIOs are becoming increasingly important members of the C-suite. However this has caused fraught relationships with CFOs, who often have very different priorities. How can we go about bridging the CIO-CFO divide?
April 24, 2018
How can CEOs engage with millennials?
New Zealand's millennial population is estimated at around 1 million, and more of them are entering the workforce each year. For CEOs and executives, who tend to be a little older, it's essential they know how to connect millennials. Follow these three steps to ensure you're engaging millennials.
April 13, 2018
How to develop your career without your company’s help
It's hugely frustrating when it feels like your company doesn't care about your career development. However you shouldn't let this mean you drop your aspirations altogether. There are lots of things you can do to take control of your own career. Here's our executive recruitment specialists' take on career development.
March 26, 2018
Why are people moving into New Zealand’s regions?
The Auckland bubble might not be about to burst, but its walls are certainly thinning. House prices and sales are on the up in New Zealand's regions, indicating an increase in these areas' desirability. Let's take a look at some of the key reasons why people might be moving away from Auckland.
March 22, 2018
Here’s why we should be rewarding the C-suite for CSR
With almost half of New Zealand's CEOs claiming they are concerned about a lack of trust in businesses, CSR is something that many boards have begun to incentivise. Known as "CSR contracting", firms are now basing part of their CEO's compensation on their CSR targets. What are the advantages of doing so?
March 8, 2018
Enticing Millennials into New Zealand’s Public Sector
New Zealand's public sector is ageing. A whole generation of baby boomers is about to retire, and it's expected that government organisations may soon face a talent crisis if they don't start attracting more millennials. Here's how the public sector can attract top young talent.
March 1, 2018
How can NZ CEOs implement a cybersecurity culture from the top?
By 2021, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cyberattacks will cost the world $6 trillion annually. Despite New Zealand's CEOs being very worried about the threat of cyberattacks, not enough is being done to counter it. Here's how execs and CEOs can implement cybersecurity in their Kiwi business.
February 8, 2018
How to attract top CEOs while still paying them fairly
CEO pay is all over the news at the minute, with many lamenting the "excessive pay" of top execs around the world. It's no different in New Zealand, with CEOs receiving an average $1,732,802 in 2016-17. How can boards pay CEOs fairly, while still attracting the best talent to run their companies?
January 30, 2018
How can you use promotions to improve company culture?
Company culture is integral to employee engagement and performance. While many companies spend millions on ensuring they have the best company culture, there's actually something much simpler you can do - improve your promotions process to ensure it's fair and transparent.
January 18, 2018
Inside the minds of New Zealand’s CEOs: Top priorities in the new year
You can be forgiven for thinking 2017 was a bad year for business, with global economic uncertainty plastered all over the news. However, CEO surveys from last year show a strong confidence in growth, particularly in New Zealand, where collaboration will be key to business in the coming years.
January 15, 2018
There and back again: Why Kiwis are coming home
It's not just a media buzz - New Zealanders really are returning for work. We interviewed David Hollander, Director at JacksonStone & Partners, to find out whether employers are ready, and how returning Kiwis can market themselves to the New Zealand jobs market.
November 15, 2017
Women are treated differently at work: what can you do about it?
Differences in behaviour have long been seen as a source of gender inequality in the workplace, but a new study from the HBR suggests otherwise.
October 31, 2017
3 tips for improving your workplace reviews
The internet has changed the way employees interact with the companies they work for, and workplace reviews are now very common. How can you improve yours?
October 18, 2017
3 ways technology can improve your leadership
We're always hearing that automation will take jobs away, but in many ways technology can be used to improve your leadership skills.
October 5, 2017
3 New Zealand thought leaders to take inspiration from
The best leaders use their position to create positive changes in the world around them. Here are three of the best thought leaders in New Zealand.
September 29, 2017
3 tips to prevent groupthink in the ideas process
Having a cohesive company culture is important to making a business successful. Just make sure you're avoiding groupthink!
September 25, 2017
How to get employees on board with complex ideas
Communication is an integral part of what makes a successful leader. How can you convey complex ideas to your employees?
September 18, 2017
How can leaders reignite their passion for work?
It's an amazing feeling being promoted to the C-suite, but sometimes your passion for work can suffer. Here's how leaders can reignite their enthusiasm.
September 6, 2017
Community Comms Collective gets backing to boost community sector
A rising demand for skilled volunteering – by potential volunteers and recipient organisations – is behind the steady growth of the Community Comms Collective over the last four years, say its founders. The collective, which mobilises communications professionals to volunteer their skills, today announced it had secured the backing of…
August 24, 2017
Is Wellington the new Auckland?
The news is always full of headlines about the Auckland economy. Recent events, however, may mean that areas like Wellington are becoming stronger.
August 17, 2017
Going eco-friendly isn’t just about cost-saving in business
Making your business eco-friendly is more than just cost-saving. It will help you to build your brand, make you more sustainable and increase creativity.
August 3, 2017
3 steps to building a memorable personal brand
A strong personal brand can make sure you stand out and are given credibility. Here are three key ways to make sure people remember you name.
July 26, 2017
Leadership strategies to overcome cultural barriers in Kiwi workplaces
New Zealand is a melting pot of cultures. In this environment, cultures mix frequently in the workplace. Here's how leaders can overcome resulting barriers.
July 11, 2017
What does artificial intelligence mean for employee relations?
Artificial intelligence - is it a reason to be excited, or scared? Find out how leaders can navigate employee relations in the age of AI.
June 27, 2017
How leaders can embrace innovation
Recognising the importance of innovation doesn't mean leaders know how to make it happen. Let's take a closer look at how leaders can drive innovation.
June 6, 2017
Sir Douglas Myers: Making business sexy again
Sir Douglas Myers was known for his outstanding leadership qualities and business acumen. What can young and incumbent leaders learn from his legacy?
May 31, 2017
Are CFOs driving NZ’s digital adoption?
CFOs are one of the key influencers when it comes to digital adoption. Yet, with greater analytics capabilities comes even greater security issues.
May 8, 2017
Here’s how you get more women into the C-Suite
Getting more women into the C-Suite is of vital importance, but what does it take? These three pivot points are a good place to start.
April 3, 2017
How to stay productive as a leader
Every person - leadership position or not - has days where productivity is in short supply. Here are some tips to boost your focus at work.
March 30, 2017
Why Kiwis need to emphasise sustainable development more
New Zealand organisations can benefit from the country's clean and green image. Yet leaders need to push for more sustainable development.
March 28, 2017
Why you need to communicate change
Change is an inevitable fact of business. Yet, the way you communicate proposed change to stakeholders can make or break its success.
March 15, 2017
3 leadership styles we can take from Rogue One
Rogue One offers more than pure entertainment value - it can teach us a thing or two about different leadership styles as well.
March 7, 2017
What corruption means for Kiwi businesses
What does it mean for Kiwi businesses that the country ranks number one in the Corruption Perception Index? And what are the real effects of corruption?
March 2, 2017
What Donald Trump can teach us about leadership
Say what you may, Donald Trump is a leader in his own right. What can Kiwi leaders learn from his leadership style and could it apply to our country too?
January 12, 2017
How context and attitude affect your CEO choice
Choosing a CEO for your organisation is a critical decision that depends on the context within which your business operates.
January 12, 2017
How diversity drives business success
Business success relies on more than merely producing products or providing services. Having a diverse and strong culture is a key driver.
January 12, 2017
How Kiwi businesses lead the field in CSR
If there is one thing we can take away from this last year, it's that Asteron Life and BNZ are great examples of effective CSR in New Zealand.
January 12, 2017
2 Kiwi examples of transformational leadership
Change doesn't happen without a vision and dedicated people working to achieve goals, something that transformational leadership can help with.
December 19, 2016
Summer Break 2016/17
Our office will close at 11am on Friday, 23 December 2016, and we’ll be back with a skeleton crew on Wednesday 4 January 2017. Whilst we are closed, if something urgent arises you can reach our Executive Chairman, Richard Stone, on +64 21 655 994. We will be back in…
December 6, 2016
Data and people: What a business leader needs to know
What does it take to secure company from cyberthreats? Is it the technology you base your cyber strategy on, the people you need to execute it?
December 6, 2016
What does a modern leader look like?
Millennials are fast becoming the largest segment of the global workforce. But what can we expect from millennial leaders?
November 14, 2016
Post-Earthquake Update – 15/11/2016
Our office will be closed Tuesday 15 November, at midday. We will be back tomorrow as normal. We have a fair amount of clean-up in our office to take care of, and so our afternoon will be focused on that. If you have any questions about current assignments or a contract,…
November 8, 2016
What can New Zealand leaders learn from the 2016 presidential election
What can New Zealand's leadership learn from the US presidential race? Well for one, it offers insights into authentic leadership.
October 20, 2016
Press Release: Lifeworld (in five parts)
Footnote New Zealand Dance World premiere opens with philanthropy. Footnote New Zealand Dance presents the world premiere of Lifeworld (in five parts) on Wednesday night and Wellington based executive search and recruitment company JacksonStone & Partners are welcoming new residents to New Zealand with free tickets to opening night. JacksonStone…
October 12, 2016
The changing nature of leadership
What makes a good leader? What it isn't is sticking to outdated leadership styles as the world changes around you. As Dylan sung, "the times are a-changin'".
October 12, 2016
Anonymous recruitment processes in New Zealand
Diversity is one of the hot topics at the moment. Could blind recruitment be the answer or is it just a plaster on a much deeper wound?
August 18, 2016
How do leaders influence company culture?
The impact of leaders on company culture is undisputed today. But what sort of leadership styles are more pertinent to organisational success?
August 10, 2016
3 myths about hiring an interim CEO
When a CEO departs, it can be difficult and time-consuming to identify a replacement. So why should you not look past an interim CEO to tie you over?
July 26, 2016
Getting up to speed with the New Zealand executive employment market
With the Australian mining boom fizzling out and Brexit creating a wealth of uncertainty, how does New Zealand fare in the global executive recruitment market?