Momentum Consulting Group

The 3rd Annual Momentum Poker tournament was held last week in association with Hnry for the coveted title and $5,000 donation to the winners charity of choice. Much thanks to Blair Cashin for helping organize and James Fuller who made the final table out of 40+ players. Finishing in 3rd was Mark Charlton who was an early favourite. After 4+ hours of play John van Woerkom and John Battles agreed to split the pot and donate $2,500 to both Compassion Soup Kitchen & Camp Quality New Zealand. Times have been tougher recently so a huge thank you to all those who came and supported our evening to raise money for charities who are also finding it tough to support their communities. Looking forward to the next one already and hopefully we can get a few more female players along to support Sophia van Zijl! #GreaterTogether #HelpingOurCommunity #PokerNight #CharityPoker

Key Insights from our P&C team for Quarter 3…with a little hint: if you do nothing else, work on your engagement as a whopping 70% + of employees are disengaged and “quiet quitting’ could be a real problem in your workplace. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAfbmqjh Don't hesitate to contact Sharon Ward Duncan or Bree Wesselink if you want more information. #PeopleAndCulture #MarketInsights #Q3 #GreaterTogether

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Join us for a relaxed and informative evening as expert Financial Advisers will share their knowledge about: - Creating strong financial habits in a recession - Cash management tips - Maximising your KiwiSaver - What is your Plan B? - Leave a lasting impact with your Legacy - Lowering ACC costs and covering sickness Drinks and nibbles provided plus a Q&A session at the end: limited number of spots available!

In today’s fast-paced world, establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life is more critical than ever. The recent 'right to disconnect' law in Australia highlights how important it is to protect our time outside of work, ensuring we maintain balance and well-being. See below the article: https://lnkd.in/gTstCcWS Gillian Brookes,  author of Flexperts, talk about the hybrid-working partnerships at home: "We also know that there are two types of people when it comes to managing boundaries between work and home. At one end of a spectrum there are integrators and at the other there are segmenters/segregators. If you’re an integrator, you’ll be coping much better with the blurring of boundaries between work and home, as long as the way you’re managing it is within your control. For those who have a preference for segmentation, it’s much harder." We're curious—how do you manage work outside of traditional hours? Do you think similar changes could benefit workplaces in New Zealand? Our CEO, Nick Roberts, says: "Personally, for me I like working in the evening after the family have gone to bed. I feel mentally fresh and there are less distractions. This in turn allows me to pick up kids some days and also make other personal arrangements. However, I'm lucky and not all of my work is time bound or needs interactions with others which allows for it to be flexible."

Our friends at Creative HQ are hosting an incredible workshop on Team Leadership & Management, facilitated by the amazing Holly Beals, Tamara Buckland, and Nedra Fu. Whether you have a startup idea or are looking to improve your leadership skills, this is a great workshop for you. In today's difficult job market, leadership skills are more vital than ever. If you're a startup or founder aiming to build an outstanding team they even have some complimentary spots! 📅 Date: Thursday, 25 July 🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 📍 Location: Creative HQ Get in touch with Creative HQ or check out https://lnkd.in/dKkr8zu6 for more information. #Leadership #TeamManagement #Workshop #CreativeHQ #LeadershipDevelopment #Startup #Innovation

Momentum Consulting, in partnership with Yes4Success, is delighted to announce the next events in our popular breakfast series. We have two exciting workshops lined up to help you advance your career.   Thursday, June 13th - Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter and CV Time: 7:30am Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gXVBd-Nx Thursday, June 20th - Interview Skills Workshop Time: 7:30am Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gaHqTG89   Location: Level 8, Simpl House, Mercer Street   Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities to enhance your professional skills. Book early to secure your spot, as spaces are limited.   We look forward to seeing you there! #GreaterTogether #LearningNewSkills

Momentums’ CEO Nick Roberts is currently undertaking a Mini-MBA through Spark New Zealand in collaboration with Section, focusing on AI. In a recent session, an example showcasing the application of LLM involved an experiment where party guests provided information beforehand, allowing the creation of a virtual agent. These agents interacted in a virtual environment, with the result being that guests received an individualised report on their top five potential connections. The scenario prompted conversations at Momentum Consulting Group about leveraging AI in recruitment processes, balancing efficiency gains with personal connections, and addressing ethical concerns about privacy and human interactions. It emphasised the importance of maintaining the human touch in an increasingly AI driven world. This experiment is a reminder of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its’ potential to transform the recruitment industry.   Insights are no doubt useful, but isn’t the fun in making those connections and the spontaneity of where a conversation can go? No doubt the technology is transformational, but are we focusing the technology on the right topics? Let us know what you think! #GreaterTogether #Momentum #Recruitment #AI