A Brave New World for New Zealand's Employers - Resilience in the Face of Change.
After a challenging 2024, businesses are beginning to look ahead. But has confidence returned, or are uncertainties still shaping decisions?
The 2025 Beyond Recruitment Economic and Labour Report explores how employers are navigating the year ahead. It features exclusive commentary from economist Shamubeel Eaqub, offering insights into business confidence, economic shifts, and workforce trends that are influencing decisions across the country.
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What’s Inside the Report
Business Confidence
A snapshot of how sentiment is shifting across small, medium, large and enterprise-level organisations, and how this is shaping short-term strategy.Economic Outlook
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub shares his take on the year ahead, covering the broader economic landscape, key risks, and what employers should watch for in 2025.Hiring Pressures and Pay Trends
Insights into salary movements, hiring intent and the practical steps businesses are taking to retain key talent.The Role of AI and Digital Transformation
How AI and automation are changing roles, driving investment in upskilling and reshaping workplace expectations.Salary Benchmarks Across Our Ten Specialist Sectors
A sector-by-sector view of salary ranges across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, covering all ten of our specialist sectors.
