10 signs you’d make a great team leader
Been thinking about whether you’d make a good team leader? Or looking for some behaviours to reflect on, to assess how you’re doing?
Investing in yourself: what to look for in a great time management training course
We’ve all been there: staring at an overflowing inbox, a mountain of tasks, several projects on the go. There’s the nagging feeling that there simply aren’t enough hours in the
Leading with curiosity
Being a team leader or a manager is hard. Sometimes, it’s very hard! Every week you will need to navigate one or more difficult conversations. What’s really hard though is
Making performance reviews not suck
Yes, even some of us in HR/People & Culture think performance reviews suck! But they don’t have to. In this article, I correct my own mistakes.
More productivity? Heck yeah!
Productivity is the holy grail of a bustling economy. A thriving (and productive) business needs thriving people. How can you achieve that?
Time management tools – AI or old school?
Time management tools – AI or old school? We compare the pros and cons of each and what you should look for in a time management workshop.
Why pay a human coach when you can use an AI coach for free?
Pay for a human coach or use an AI coach for free? AI is there for you 24/7 and won’t judge you, but we think nothing can replace a human.
People skills begin with social intelligence
Leadership and social influence are predicted to be the fourth most important skills by 2027. Social intelligence precedes social influence. But what is it?
Why are soft skills so hard?
Unlike hard skills (ie technical skills), soft skills never become obsolete. Hard to define, demonstrate, measure, and master. Let’s unpick why they are so hard.
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New legal definition for independent contractors – how it works
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 ...
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The new law around dismissing staff on high salaries
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 ...
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Shake-up of remedies for employees that win personal grievances
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 ...
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Skills-based hiring: a practical guide for New Zealand employers
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 ...
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KiwiSaver changes 2026: what you need to know about the increase and the temporary rate reduction
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 ...
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When growth outpaces structure: the hidden cost of too many direct reports
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 ...
