Interview: Enterprise COO

Interview: Enterprise COO Ian McPherson for NewsTalkZB

Enterprise Chief of Operations Ian McPherson spoke to NewsTalk ZB's  Kate Hawkesby of the Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby this week to discuss the burgeoning New Zealand job market and the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures on talent searching and recruitment.


Original Article:

"Job listings continue to rise despite lockdowns

Author: Newstalk ZB, Publish Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021, 8:07AM


Job listings are continuing to rise, despite the Covid-19 restrictions and Auckland's lockdown. 


Trade Me job listings are up by nearly a half in the third quarter 


Enterprise Recruitment chief operating officer Ian McPherson told Tim Dower there's a shortage of supply in most sectors, at most levels. 


He says that's because the borders are shut, and international students and travellers can't come in. 


"The lack of ability to bring in skills, it's all creating this storm of demand outstripping supply." 


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