Drake International - New Zealand

12/07/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the peaceful passing of our founder, Robert William "Bill" Po***ck at his home in Monaco on July 7, 2026, at the age of 97.

Bill had a rare gift: he saw what people were capable of long before they could see it themselves, and then made sure they had every reason to prove him right. That belief became International and over 75 years, it built an industry and made the world a better place.

Bill measured success not by what he built, but by the opportunities he created for others. True to his conviction that leadership means preparing others to carry the mission forward, he made certain that work would outlast him.

When asked how he wished to be remembered, his answer was simple: "For making it a better world."

And he did. In his honour, we carry that work forward.

Bill’s friends, colleagues and the millions of lives touched through Drake International remain his enduring legacy.

For the next 75 years and beyond, we are Drake International.

Rest in peace, Bill.

Bill Po***ck

09/07/2026

This year's theme, Matariki herenga waka, celebrates Aotearoa as a gathering place for all people, encouraging everyone, from every background, to come together for Matariki. It's a time to remember those who have passed, express gratitude for the present, and look to the future with hope.

Whether you gather with whānau and friends, share kai, reflect quietly, or simply take a moment to appreciate the season, it's a reminder of the importance of connection, renewal and new beginnings.

From all of us at Drake, we wish everyone celebrating a meaningful and peaceful Matariki.

Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

06/07/2026

Some excellent people learn too late that it’s not enough to do good work, you have to manage your career to move ahead.

This article covers five aspects of career development including some that you might be overlooking or feel uncomfortable pursuing. For example, it’s essential to craft a personal brand that can quickly create a positive impression.

🧠Think about the brand you are projecting now and how you can enhance it.

👉 You can read this timeless article on career advancement here https://loom.ly/W7KtM-I

28/06/2026

There is one main takeaway from this article: not all temporary staffing companies are the same.

While you may be rushed, you will end up much happier if you take a little time to consider the options and pick an outstanding temp staffing partner, not just an adequate one.

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21/06/2026

What’s inspiring about this article is the notion that managers don’t need to solve business challenges on their own.

Often employees have the answers to business problems. If a manager can inspire and empower employees, then business challenges become opportunities for profit.

Who could you talk to about a problem you find challenging?

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12/06/2026

As leaders we are always interested in team-building but we need to face that fact that many common team-building exercises are useless.

Today’s article suggests thoughts on the fundamentals of team building, for example “Listening closely to both the words and the feelings of your team members”.

So before you rush out to some fancy team building exercise, invest some time in close listening first—it will help.

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13/05/2026

Marshall Goldsmith is probably the world’s most famous leadership coach. One of his most important ideas is “feed forward” instead of feedback. It boils down to focusing on what you want people to do more of in the future, rather than critiquing the past. After all, they can’t change the past, so let’s look to the future. Think about the feedback you’d like to give someone, how would you re-word that so it becomes feed forward?

You can read this timeless article on feed forward here…https://loom.ly/G5dgV7U