Top of mind for many employees on the back of predicted high inflation for March 2024, is the ongoing gap between average base salary increases and the level of inflation post the Covid-19 pandemic. This raises concerns about the erosion of purchasing power of employees. Viewed in isolation MHR Global’s March 2024 pay survey results appear to confirm that there is reason for concern. With average increases of 4.4% for both Top Executives and General Staff employees lagging forecast CPI movement of 4.7% for March 2024, employees are falling behind in the short term. To understand the...…Top of mind for many employees on the back of predicted high inflation for March 2024, is the ongoing gap between average base salary increases and the level of inflation post the Covid-19 pandemic. This raises concerns about the erosion of purchasing power of employees. Viewed in isolation MHR Global’s March 2024 pay survey results appear to confirm that there is reason for concern. With average increases of 4.4% for both Top Executives and General Staff employees lagging forecast CPI movement of 4.7% for March 2024, employees are falling behind in the short term. To understand the...WW…

There is a long-held perception in New Zealand that pay rates within the Not for Profit (NfP) sector are not as generous as those available in other sectors. Pay increases are also thought to be less competitive. It is generally thought that this “practice” flows from a preference by organisations within the sector to direct funding towards the delivery of services rather than to the recruitment and retention of staff on competitive pay. This article drills into the results from MHR’s March 2024 pay survey to establish whether there is any truth in these perceptions. Average Increases in...…There is a long-held perception in New Zealand that pay rates within the Not for Profit (NfP) sector are not as generous as those available in other sectors. Pay increases are also thought to be less competitive. It is generally thought that this “practice” flows from a preference by organisations within the sector to direct funding towards the delivery of services rather than to the recruitment and retention of staff on competitive pay. This article drills into the results from MHR’s March 2024 pay survey to establish whether there is any truth in these perceptions. Average Increases in...WW…

Best Water to DrinkFiltered local tap water or well water is what we consider the best water to drink. While it’s true tap water can be polluted, tap water in the US is generally pretty comparable to bottled water, and the reporting of test results is much more transparent. There are varying levels of safety across the US, however, as there are thousands of different water providers and not all of them are top notch. You can check out information we’ve found on the safety of your local water by using the search bar above.While tap water in the US generally won’t get you sick, depending on...…Best Water to DrinkFiltered local tap water or well water is what we consider the best water to drink. While it’s true tap water can be polluted, tap water in the US is generally pretty comparable to bottled water, and the reporting of test results is much more transparent. There are varying levels of safety across the US, however, as there are thousands of different water providers and not all of them are top notch. You can check out information we’ve found on the safety of your local water by using the search bar above.While tap water in the US generally won’t get you sick, depending on...WW…

The push-up is the most versatile exercise in your training arsenal.You can perform it anywhere and it has potentially dozens of variations and its benefits are numerous. It has been a training staple of athletes for thousands of years for a reason.Let's take a look at the most practical, bang for your buck, push-up variations that you should be doing!With all that we've been through in the past year with gym closures, I bet we've all done more push-ups than ever before.I did lots of push-ups when I was a kid in gym class and loads of them in basic training in the military, but adding them...…The push-up is the most versatile exercise in your training arsenal.You can perform it anywhere and it has potentially dozens of variations and its benefits are numerous. It has been a training staple of athletes for thousands of years for a reason.Let's take a look at the most practical, bang for your buck, push-up variations that you should be doing!With all that we've been through in the past year with gym closures, I bet we've all done more push-ups than ever before.I did lots of push-ups when I was a kid in gym class and loads of them in basic training in the military, but adding them...WW…

The hallmark of an athletic body starts with a well developed set of shoulders. They play a vital role in aesthetics too, as they accentuate your core, adding to the tapered look.If you play any kind of sport, you will appreciate how much the deltoid and supporting muscles of the shoulder come into play from a variety of angles.However too many train their shoulders with the same exercises and in the same planes of motion. Let's look at some shoulder exercises you should be adding to your routine!Given that all upper body exercises will involve your shoulders, it makes sense to pay...…The hallmark of an athletic body starts with a well developed set of shoulders. They play a vital role in aesthetics too, as they accentuate your core, adding to the tapered look.If you play any kind of sport, you will appreciate how much the deltoid and supporting muscles of the shoulder come into play from a variety of angles.However too many train their shoulders with the same exercises and in the same planes of motion. Let's look at some shoulder exercises you should be adding to your routine!Given that all upper body exercises will involve your shoulders, it makes sense to pay...WW…

The push-pull split is likely the most versatile framework which you can use to set up your optimal training program.You can set up a push-pull training template and plug-in literally endless exercise variations, loading parameters while optimally manipulating the fine balance between volume, frequency and intensity. With the numerous upsides to training like this, it's popularity is no surprise.Let's dive into push-pull training, it's benefits in detail and then look at the killer workout that you should be doing!Essentially, push-pull training groups together the major muscle groups based...…The push-pull split is likely the most versatile framework which you can use to set up your optimal training program.You can set up a push-pull training template and plug-in literally endless exercise variations, loading parameters while optimally manipulating the fine balance between volume, frequency and intensity. With the numerous upsides to training like this, it's popularity is no surprise.Let's dive into push-pull training, it's benefits in detail and then look at the killer workout that you should be doing!Essentially, push-pull training groups together the major muscle groups based...WW…

Something all of us have to face sooner or later is aging. Past a certain point, our hormones start to change, our cells and joints alike gradually, slowly wear out and our bodies become more sensitive to various stressors: physical, emotional, dietary, lifestyle, environmental etc.The key to continuing to make progress and in our training and overall health is to be very proactive and pay more attention to the fine details in training, diet and lifestyle.Life, when you get down to it, is all about adaptation to an ever-changing landscape, both around us and within. Being just over 50...…Something all of us have to face sooner or later is aging. Past a certain point, our hormones start to change, our cells and joints alike gradually, slowly wear out and our bodies become more sensitive to various stressors: physical, emotional, dietary, lifestyle, environmental etc.The key to continuing to make progress and in our training and overall health is to be very proactive and pay more attention to the fine details in training, diet and lifestyle.Life, when you get down to it, is all about adaptation to an ever-changing landscape, both around us and within. Being just over 50...WW…

It is not a straight path on your journey to being an HR manager.  You can take some specific action steps to becoming a human resource manager and the first step is education.  The second step is networking your way into an entry-level job. Table of ContentsGaining an education is one of the first steps to becoming a human resource manager.  The education requirements for human resources managers will probably require a degree. There are also opportunities to work in HR even before you graduate.  Gaining working experience in the field of HR is another of the many...…It is not a straight path on your journey to being an HR manager.  You can take some specific action steps to becoming a human resource manager and the first step is education.  The second step is networking your way into an entry-level job. Table of ContentsGaining an education is one of the first steps to becoming a human resource manager.  The education requirements for human resources managers will probably require a degree. There are also opportunities to work in HR even before you graduate.  Gaining working experience in the field of HR is another of the many...WW…

A Nurse Midwife is an important role in the medical profession.  They are paid well, but where do Nurse Midwives get paid the most?Table of ContentsA nurse midwife is responsible for coordinating all the aspects of birth.  In some cases, they are working on their own, but in other situations, they are part of a team of health care professionals.  A nurse midwife may also provide gynecological care to their patients.To become a certified nurse midwife (CNM) you must have both a nursing degree and a specialized graduate education.There are over 271,900 nurse midwife jobs in the...…A Nurse Midwife is an important role in the medical profession.  They are paid well, but where do Nurse Midwives get paid the most?Table of ContentsA nurse midwife is responsible for coordinating all the aspects of birth.  In some cases, they are working on their own, but in other situations, they are part of a team of health care professionals.  A nurse midwife may also provide gynecological care to their patients.To become a certified nurse midwife (CNM) you must have both a nursing degree and a specialized graduate education.There are over 271,900 nurse midwife jobs in the...WW…

In this quasi post-Covid period, with many employers still grappling with the challenges of operating in a widely changing employment environment, barely a week has gone past without the appearance of yet another media article encouraging employees to seek new roles outside their current employer. The implied message is that this is the only way in which they can expect to get any reasonable increase in remuneration. The logic appears inarguable – after all, in a tight employment market, with reduced recruitment activity, it could be expected that employers seeking new employees will need...…In this quasi post-Covid period, with many employers still grappling with the challenges of operating in a widely changing employment environment, barely a week has gone past without the appearance of yet another media article encouraging employees to seek new roles outside their current employer. The implied message is that this is the only way in which they can expect to get any reasonable increase in remuneration. The logic appears inarguable – after all, in a tight employment market, with reduced recruitment activity, it could be expected that employers seeking new employees will need...WW…