About Us:

Provide is the world’s first Workforce Relationship Management (WRM) platform designed to connect workers with employers on terms that work for everyone. Our software platform is laser focused on creating better relationships between workers and employers, and using technology to make connecting with workers easier. Our interests are labour economics, HR technology, workforce equity, and creating social impact. See what we do here >

Why am I coming?

We are inviting business owners to attend events that Provide is hosting, and build a connection with us as we navigate issues that we are facing in our businesses.We are hosting a series of business events that highlight key economic issues that affect us all. We welcome you to come and connect with us over coffee and shared interests. The format for this event is as a seated breakfast event that we are holding at the Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club. Numbers are limited to 100 attendees

Does it cost?

Provide is offering tea, coffee, fruit and light refreshments at no cost. We would however appreciate a $20 (or more) donation that will be donated to Wish4Fish - and in return our food cart fundraising partner will provide a bacon and egg breakfast roll and coffee. The charity is grateful for any donation, so your kindness is appreciated.

What's the agenda?

7am - Badges and Coffee

7.20 - Welcome and Provide intro - Founders

7.45 - Keynote speaker - Cameron Bagrie

8.25 - Q&A

8.45 - Wrap

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The Event Focus is:

"No B.S. Economic update by Straightshooter Cameron Bagrie"

In this series, Provide hosts Cameron Bagrie from Bagrie Economics as our keynote speaker. Cameron has been an economist for 20 years. For over 11 years he was the Chief Economist at ANZ. He has also worked as an economist at the National Bank, Treasury and Statistics New Zealand. A mainlander at heart, Cameron’s approach to economics is non-ideological and pragmatic.

Paying the piper and returning the inflationary thief back in its jail cell.
Inflation is now the 1# issue for households.  
Unfortunately, taming inflation is not growth or asset price friendly and asset prices are under pressure.  There is no free lunch.
How much collateral damage will be required?  Will central banks (and governments) follow through or baulk?
Are we witnessing a major shift in the labour market, as in, could staff shortages be more long-lasting?
Where are workers going to come from and what should businesses be thinking about?

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