The top 5 reasons employees are quitting
A new survey across New Zealand, Australia and the UK has revealed the five major reasons why people recently quit or are quitting their...
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Unlocking the power of workforce management
Kathryn Sandford has some timely advice for employers looking to attract, retain and develop top talent. Inefficient and antiquated hiring...
Optimal recovery: why, and how, to do it
Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas explains how you can actively restore your energies after work and enhance your on-the-job performance. When...
Wearable tech protects workers
Exxovantage is a Kiwi business deploying exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces. A Kiwi company is...
Assisting mental health in the workplace
Grass roots first aid for mental health in the workplace significantly improves overall worker safety, says leading health and safety...
Is ageism real, or just a miscommunication?
Discrimination based on a person’s age (ageism) is a problem in New Zealand—there’s no doubt older workers struggle to find...
Attracting staff in a new era
How can you create value for employees in New Zealand’s competitive job market? First, find out what they really want, says Kirsten...
Businesses cautioned against making panic hires
Even in a tight labour market, SMEs should beware of the temptation to hire just anybody. Because a business that hopes to survive and...
The FPA Act 2022: a complex new law
Jo Douglas describes how the new Fair Pay Agreements landscape affects your business. The Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 is now law....
Give your brain a break
A power nap for the brain can provide you with a more productive workday. And all you have to do is let your mind wander, says app creator...
Women with grey hair face workplace ageism
Age catches up to us all, but in the workplace, there remains a big difference in how men with grey hair are treated in comparison with...
Survey reveals opportunity to target ex-pats
A new snapshot of offshore Kiwi sentiment highlights necessity for New Zealand businesses to up their recruitment game. It’s no secret...
Re-aligning your employees for success
How do you identify what drives your employees? How do you keep them totally engaged? Human behaviour specialist Hayden Brown has some...
How to collaborate in a hybrid working world
Asha Page explains how small but meaningful changes can help your business deliver higher value outputs and help harness the full power of...
From Tuatapere to the world
Southland-based Wayne and Scott Findlay are the brains behind The Back Room, an offshore outsourcing solutions provider located in The...
Two-way texting service a lifesaver
Workplace mental health has been thrown a lifeline with the rollout of a two-way text-based check-in system that champions employee...
Global hiring as a source of competitive advantage
The global talent pool offers substantial opportunities for Kiwi employers, but the practical hurdles often make it too hard to hire...
Why a healthy mind is becoming an employee’s best asset
The top skill Kiwi workers will need to develop in the workplace now and in the future is a healthy mind, according to personal...
Survey: Who is the fairest worker of them all?
Workers over 50 are more likely to go above and beyond in their job than workers still to celebrate their 25th birthday. Leading New...
How to manage a Christmas work party
Don’t make your next staff ‘do’, a staff ‘don’t’. Aasha Foley shares her business owner’s guide to surviving the Christmas...
What lies behind our talent shortage?
New Zealand’s talent shortage may be due more to employer bias than reality, says a leading employment coach and recruitment company...
Dealing with the disruptives
One disruptive employee can bring an enormous cost to your business. Ann Andrews explains when, and how, to take action. I was...
Working on a healthier you
Leading a business is hard work. Looking after your health increases the energy you bring to work, but doesn’t need to overwhelm your...
The flow-on effects of remote working
New report data has revealed that remote WFH setups reduce the cost of living and protect marginalised groups from workplace...
Attracting the right employees
Alex Hattingh shares how SMEs can look beyond pay rises to attract the right candidates. Times are tough and employees are looking for...
Job candidates leery of negotiated WFH agreements
Formalise your work from home policies or lose out in the war for talent, a leading New Zealand tech recruitment agency is warning. ...
The struggle to find and hire tech staff
The average time from search to hiring a candidate in the New Zealand tech industry has reduced by 50 percent this year, leaving no room...
‘Quiet-quitting’: what can employers learn?
Against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic, new remote work options have increased the modern worker’s desirability for more downtime;...
How to manage a blended, hybrid workforce
Hybrid and blended workforces can provide a range of benefits for businesses, but there are major challenges to face too. Thomas Amos...
Addressing cross-border issues on employee privacy
Jo Douglas explains what one significant change to the Privacy Act means to the cross-border exchange of information on employees. As an...