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.
What is the job demands-resources model, and why should you care?
The job demands model (JD-R) is a relatively young model to describe the delicate balance between many factors at work that help or hinder productivity, employee engagement and employee wellbeing[i].
Effective performance management turns poor performers into great ones – without losing your best people
Learn how effective performance management can turn poor performance and also retain your top talent. Practical steps to lift performance and strengthen teams.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
