Why high performing teams aren’t built the way you think
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to build a high performing team, I’d probably be writing this from a beach somewhere. It’s one of …
The seven biggest restructuring mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Restructuring a business can be one of the most effective ways to respond to changing commercial needs. It can also be one of the easiest employment processes to get wrong. …
Some things I recently learned about the Privacy Act
I’m always learning. Even after more than 30 years in HR, there are still parts of employment law that surprise me. Recently (following requests on from TikTok followers and clients) …
Combining employee wellbeing and professional development: two birds, one stone
Employee wellbeing has become one of the biggest priorities for organisations over the past few years. At the same time, businesses are under pressure to improve productivity, develop leaders and …
360-degree feedback vs social intelligence training: which leadership development approach is right for your team?
When organisations invest in leadership development, one of the biggest questions is often not whether to do it — it is where to start. Two of the most common approaches …
Burnout, Instagram posts and an unjustified dismissal: a cautionary tale for employers
This Employment Relations Authority unjustified dismissal case is a useful reminder for employers about three interconnected workplace risks: excessive working hours and fatigue, health and safety obligations relating to psychological …
Are you listening? How employee listening elevates your hiring and retention decisions
Kiwi leaders are genuinely great at using data to make decisions — whether that’s technical, financial, or operational. But when it comes to recruitment and retention, many of us are …
Why your team isn’t using AI — and what you can do about it
You’ve invested in AI tools or at least given the green light to your team members to use it and given them access. You’ve written a policy about AI use …
Self-awareness: the leadership trait too many people overlook
We talk a lot about what makes a good leader—communication, decision-making, strategic thinking. There’s lots of aspirational traits to – being ‘visionary’ or ‘inspiring’ or that buzzword at the moment: …
Probationary period v trial period – how not to botch it – 5 tips
Probationary periods sound simple, right? A great way to help you to part ways with someone who’s not working out – who wouldn’t want that, especially after a trial period …
