If you lead people (or are about to), you’ve probably heard both terms: leadership development and management training. They’re often used interchangeably. But they’re not the same thing. Both matter. …
Independent contractors: they’re everywhere. Many know what they’re getting themselves into, others not so much. The problem is that we’ve never had a robust definition of independent contractor (IC), and …
It’s now going to be easier to sack high-earning staff that are not performing; or eliminate the need to consult with them when looking at redundancies. The original Employment Relations …
Up to now, employees who did something dangerous, violent or stupid, that got sacked either on the spot or with a poor process, could challenge that dismissal. And when they …
Late January through February is one of the busiest times of the year for recruitment activity in New Zealand. Employers across the country are facing a familiar challenge: how to …
Are you ready for the 2026 KiwiSaver changes? Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver, and they’ll affect almost every working New Zealander. If you’re feeling the pinch from the cost …
A team of 5 becomes 8. Then 12. Then 15. Same manager. Same structure. Different breaking point. I’ve watched this pattern unfold across countless New Zealand businesses. A successful company …
Let’s be honest: personal development can sound a bit fluffy if it’s not done well. At Epic People, we see it differently. Personal development is practical, powerful, and deeply human. …
https://epicpeople.co.nz/recruitment-support/When a business needs to hire, the default reaction is often “I don’t have time for this, “Let’s call a recruitment agency.” In New Zealand, that’s common, but it’s not …
Leadership skills can be learned. Here’s how to develop them at work — practically, humanly, and in ways that drive real performance and engagement.
