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
What Are the Best Courses for Personal Development?
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.
HR consultant vs recruitment consultant: what’s the difference?
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
How to develop leadership skills at work
Leadership skills can be learned. Here’s how to develop them at work — practically, humanly, and in ways that drive real performance and engagement.
Employment Relations (Termination by Agreement) bill broken down
This Termination by Agreement (also called mutual separation or mutual termination) bill is ready to have its second reading after significant changes recommended by the select committee. The new bill
How to squeeze the most value out of your workplace training – 6 tips
So, you’ve just finished a workplace training course. You probably turned up bright-eyed, coffee in hand, ready to absorb all the wisdom being shared. Maybe it was on communication skills,
Why managing poor performance should be your top priority
Managing poor performance is one of the most critical responsibilities of any leader. Yet many managers avoid difficult performance conversations, hoping the situation will improve on its own. Unfortunately, poor
What are great communication skills? 8 skills of an expert communicator
What really is great communication? We give 8 things to consider. Our communication skills course helps you connect, listen, and lead more effectively at work.
Supporting new team leaders: why hope isn’t a development strategy
Help your new team leaders succeed with practical, ongoing leadership development that builds confidence, capability, and long-term business success.
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Leadership development on a shoestring: what can you do with little or no training budget?
You know your managers want and need development. And you really, really want to provide it for them. Maybe you’ve got new team leaders who have been promoted because they’re ...
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How to implement a leadership development programme: a step-by-step guide
Leadership development is easy to get wrong. You’re a senior leader or a business owner, and you recognise a need for better leadership. So you find a training provider, put ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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) ...
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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 ...
