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RNZ News
5 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Wellington employment market 'pretty Hunger Games', jobseeker says
Photo: 123RF After about a year of job hunting in Wellington, communications experts Rebecca Thomson and Emily Turner have seen a lot. Sometimes they apply for a job and get no response. Other times, the job remains advertised while interviews are happening. In one case, applying for a three-month contract was to involve a full 45-minute interview, then a coffee chat - but then the advertiser decided not to fill the position. "It feels pretty Hunger Games out there, sort of far more people than jobs, across the board," Thomson said. "It can be like a really bad dating situation," Turner said. "It's like permanently being ghosted from a very bad date, or not even a date because that would be the interview … it's putting your best foot forward, doing some really good chat and banter and thinking it's all going really well, and then nothing." Turner said she had about six interviews for roles, from about 20 applications. "I've got a very clear approach of what I'm applying for, I don't do a sort of scatter gun approach, I apply for roles that I know I've got a clear go at getting." She said she had asked recruiters how many people were applying for senior communications roles and had been told that it could be 80 to 100. Thomson said she had picked up freelance work along the way. "But in terms of full-time employment it's been a year. We're both highly skilled people that have worked on an array of projects and we're not the only ones." The pair have started an informal network for Wellington job hunters, where people can get together to support each other and share tips and information about the employment market. "We set it up to get to be somewhere where people can meet and have a chat in a casual, friendly environment," Thomson said. "It's tough out there and people are mentally finding it tough ." Some people want advice on how to put mortgage payments on hold, how to cover the cost of car registration or body corporate fees without regular income, but other times the network might share details of jobs that might suit other people. Thomson said from the initial meeting with two of them, their next meeting attracted eight. Another meeting was planned for this week and more people were offering their support online. "I've had a few DMs (direct messages) from people saying 'I can't come but this is great'," Thomson said. Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said it was unlikely the Wellington employment market would turn around soon . "There's certainly not any signs that any time soon the pressure from government is going to change on either employment numbers or departmental spending. "Often what we've seen in the past, if we went back to the previous National government from 2008 onwards they had a sinking lid on employment, it was not as tough but reasonably tough, but at the same time they had a bit more room fiscally so there was more consulting work going on. This time the pressure is very much on both sides." Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan. Photo: Supplied He said the public sector crackdown was having a flow-on effect on the private sector in Wellington. "It may be after 18 months we're through the worst of it but it's hard to see it turning around and employment picking up any time soon." The annual average unemployment rate in Wellington City was 4.8 percent in the year to March, up from 3.4 percent in the previous 12 months. Kiernan said Wellington had previously had unemployment well below the national average but the gap had closed. Jarrod Kerr, chief economist at Kiwibank, said he thought it could be six months before the Wellington situation improved, "but probably more like a year". "It's the harsh reality of an RBNZ(Reserve Bank)-induced recession and significant cuts in the public sector. We forecast an improvement, which keeps getting delayed, by the end of the year, and we look into 2026 with more confidence." Thomson said anyone who wanted to join the network could find them on LinkedIn. "We wanted to keep it sort of friendly and open - people don't have to join some page to be part of it … it's a space to decompress and have a coffee or tea and chat with some like-minded people." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Wellington emploment market 'pretty Hunger Games', jobseeker says
Photo: 123RF After about a year of job hunting in Wellington, communications experts Rebecca Thomson and Emily Turner have seen a lot. Sometimes they apply for a job and get no response. Other times, the job remains advertised while interviews are happening. In one case, applying for a three-month contract was to involve a full 45-minute interview, then a coffee chat - but then the advertiser decided not to fill the position. "It feels pretty Hunger Games out there, sort of far more people than jobs, across the board," Thomson said. "It can be like a really bad dating situation," Turner said. "It's like permanently being ghosted from a very bad date, or not even a date because that would be the interview … it's putting your best foot forward, doing some really good chat and banter and thinking it's all going really well, and then nothing." Turner said she had about six interviews for roles, from about 20 applications. "I've got a very clear approach of what I'm applying for, I don't do a sort of scatter gun approach, I apply for roles that I know I've got a clear go at getting." She said she had asked recruiters how many people were applying for senior communications roles and had been told that it could be 80 to 100. Thomson said she had picked up freelance work along the way. "But in terms of full-time employment it's been a year. We're both highly skilled people that have worked on an array of projects and we're not the only ones." The pair have started an informal network for Wellington job hunters, where people can get together to support each other and share tips and information about the employment market. "We set it up to get to be somewhere where people can meet and have a chat in a casual, friendly environment," Thomson said. "It's tough out there and people are mentally finding it tough ." Some people want advice on how to put mortgage payments on hold, how to cover the cost of car registration or body corporate fees without regular income, but other times the network might share details of jobs that might suit other people. Thomson said from the initial meeting with two of them, their next meeting attracted eight. Another meeting was planned for this week and more people were offering their support online. "I've had a few DMs (direct messages) from people saying 'I can't come but this is great'," Thomson said. Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said it was unlikely the Wellington employment market would turn around soon . "There's certainly not any signs that any time soon the pressure from government is going to change on either employment numbers or departmental spending. "Often what we've seen in the past, if we went back to the previous National government from 2008 onwards they had a sinking lid on employment, it was not as tough but reasonably tough, but at the same time they had a bit more room fiscally so there was more consulting work going on. This time the pressure is very much on both sides." Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan. Photo: Supplied He said the public sector crackdown was having a flow-on effect on the private sector in Wellington. "It may be after 18 months we're through the worst of it but it's hard to see it turning around and employment picking up any time soon." The annual average unemployment rate in Wellington City was 4.8 percent in the year to March, up from 3.4 percent in the previous 12 months. Kiernan said Wellington had previously had unemployment well below the national average but the gap had closed. Jarrod Kerr, chief economist at Kiwibank, said he thought it could be six months before the Wellington situation improved, "but probably more like a year". "It's the harsh reality of an RBNZ(Reserve Bank)-induced recession and significant cuts in the public sector. We forecast an improvement, which keeps getting delayed, by the end of the year, and we look into 2026 with more confidence." Thomson said anyone who wanted to join the network could find them on LinkedIn. "We wanted to keep it sort of friendly and open - people don't have to join some page to be part of it … it's a space to decompress and have a coffee or tea and chat with some like-minded people." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jonesboro eyes back-to-back state titles
JONESBORO, Texas (FOX 44) — History wasn't the norm for Jonesboro softball all but two years ago but two years later the Lady Eagles won't settle for anything but even more history as Jonesboro looks to bring home its second-straight state championship on Saturday morning. 'If you told me my freshman year that we were going to be state champs in possible back-to-back years, I probably would've laughed in your face,' Jonesboro senior catcher Emily Turner said. Turner earned 1A State MVP honors, helping the Lady Eagles make history by delivering the school's first state title on the softball field in 2024, taking down Neches, 3-1. Now, an experienced group looks to do it again and are confident they can get it done. 'I feel like everyone was expecting [Jonesboro to make it to state] but it wasn't so easy,' Jonesboro sophomore Ally Thorman said. 'We know what we're doing, we've been here before.' Following the departure of coaching tandem Amanda and Cody LeCroy to Cisco College, Emily Turner's dad, James, stepped up to the challenge of leading the Lady Eagles back to this moment. 'Not very many coaches get this opportunity,' James Turner said. 'I'll definitely cherish it for the rest of my life.' As three Lady Eagles seniors, including Emily, try to leave one last mark on Jonesboro and deliver the second state championship in school history. 'That's the hardest part right now is keeping the emotions together to get through it,' James Turner said. 'We have a job to finish and then hopefully we can all share [the emotions] after the end of it.' Jonesboro will try to defend its state championship from a season ago and bring some more hardware back home against Brookeland on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Military moving issues: Rates for service providers ‘not favorable' under new program
May is the start of the busy military moving season, and thousands of local service members could be caught in the fallout of a new program. Action News Jax has been investigating the military's rollout of the Global Household Goods Contract. Investigator Emily Turner talked to military members whose goods were late or lost. As a result of all the issues, the military dialed back the new program and its company, Homesafe Alliance. Now, she's talking to local business owners who are caught in the breakdown as well. Usually, this is the time of year when Stefan Cordeiro with Stewart Moving and Storage would be ramping up and running his crews hard. This year, he said, that's not quite the case. 'Last year in April, we hauled roughly about a million and a half, one million five hundred thousand pounds of furniture,' he said. 'This April, we hauled just a little over 500,000 pounds.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] That's a significant drop and a big difference to the bottom line. Military moves, the bulk of his business, are supposed to be sent to a new company, Homesafe Alliance. As Action News Jax has already reported, that decision launched a lawsuit, a petition, and a bevvy of complaints within the community the new program was supposed to help. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'The stress does not end from start to finish,' Jacksonville Navy member Olivia said. As a result, the military scaled back the rollout of GHC, but the fallout continues. The problems have gotten so bad, Action News Jax has obtained a copy of a notice the Army issued, delaying new GHC moves with Homesafe. Cordeiro chose not to work through Homesafe because he said the rates it sets are unsustainable. 'You either take the work and what they're offering,' he said, 'and their contract is not favorable in any means to the actual service provider.' And even though he can still move military members outside of that program, it's still costing him money. He said rates he was able to charge the military just last year are now being rejected, slashing the number of moves he can make and the revenue he gets from them. Letter to Transcom 4 by ActionNewsJax on Scribd Letter to Transcom by ActionNewsJax on Scribd Letter to Transcom Round 2 by ActionNewsJax on Scribd Letter to Andy Dawson3 by ActionNewsJax on Scribd Cordeiro has written the head of the United States Transportation Command several times and met with them once, hoping to effect change before things get worse. He's had no luck, though, saying, 'Everybody has been spewing their concerns for at least the last two years now, and it's just falling on deaf ears.' We reached out to Transcomm almost a week ago for a comment and data on how the Homesafe rollout is going. We were told they're working on the data and that they are 'anticipating some new information soon.' We'll let you know what that is when they tell us. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CORRECTING and REPLACING VIDEO Inflection Global Education Well-Being Platform Expands Support for Employees Navigating Relationship Challenges
SAN FRANCISCO & AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 7, 2025-- Please replace the video accompanying the release dated March 6, 2025, with the accompanying corrected video. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The release reads: INFLECTION GLOBAL EDUCATION WELL-BEING PLATFORM EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES Inflection, the global leader in providing comprehensive expert-led educational resources for workplace well-being, is proud to announce the launch of DivorceIQ, a groundbreaking program designed to support employees navigating the complex and emotionally taxing journey of relationship challenges. 'It was crucial for us to provide the education and tools people need while navigating relationship turmoil—not just after a divorce decision has been made. That's why DivorceIQ includes a detailed relationship assessment to assist those who choose to repair their relationship, as well as support for those who decide to pursue separation,' says Jake Anderson-Bialis, Co-Founder of Inflection. 'Importantly, we recognize that not all relationships fit within the legal definition of marriage. DivorceIQ also highlights key considerations for individuals in long-term partnerships, domestic partnerships, and cohabiting relationships who face similar emotional and logistical challenges.' Navigating Relationship Challenges: Divorce's Impact on Well-being and Work Divorce is widely recognized as one of life's most stressful events, with significant consequences for an individual's mental health, professional performance, and workplace engagement. Dr. Emily Turner, a clinical psychologist and workplace well-being expert, explains, 'Relationship turmoil doesn't just affect individuals on a personal level—it often spills over into their professional lives, leading to reduced concentration, emotional fatigue, and burnout. Providing employees with the tools and support to navigate this difficult time can directly enhance their mental well-being and improve their workplace performance.' On-Demand Education—Support Anytime, Anywhere Recent research underscores the importance of workplace support during times of relationship stress. A U.S.-based study highlights that while divorce or separation can negatively impact work, for some employees, the experience can lead to positive outcomes, such as greater focus and increased energy. In these cases, individuals used work as an escape or a way to regain a sense of control and purpose. According to the study, 'The removal of the stressor of marriage or a challenging relationship seemed to restore a cycle of resource gain, with employees experiencing greater time, focus, and energy at work.' This highlights the need for tailored support, as the impact of divorce, separation, or relationship turmoil on work is highly individual. Employers who understand this nuance can help mitigate negative outcomes while fostering potential growth—demonstrating a commitment to company culture and employee experience by providing support in moments that matter most. Expanding Workplace Well-Being The launch of DivorceIQ comes at a critical time, with nearly 50% of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce and 25% of people considering divorce in the past six months. Benefits and Total Rewards leaders can use this program to better support employees during the emotional and practical impact of relationship turmoil on their teams. DivorceIQ joins MenopauseIQ, FertilityIQ, and SensitivityIQ in Inflection's well-being education platform, offering on-demand, expert-led video resources for employees and managers. These resources empower individuals with reliable, accessible education to make informed decisions during life's most pivotal moments—decisions that can ultimately shape their future well-being, health outcomes, and workplace performance. To learn more about Inflection and its expanded suite of products, visit our website or contact us at [email protected]. Sources: BBC Worklife, McKinsey & Company, CDC, J. R. Edwards & Rothbard, 2000 Corporate Wellness Magazine, November 2023 (Editorial feature quoting Dr. Emily Turner, Clinical Psychologist and workplace well-being expert) SOURCE: Inflection Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/07/2025 08:06 PM/DISC: 03/07/2025 08:06 PM
