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Last laugh—Career 2.0
Add to Session workbookForget software updates as the perfect analogy for career transitioning, Terry Williams prefers the idea of running away to join the circus. You may need a compelling narrative to explain away any gaps in your CV timeline, however.
Subscribe to read this articleThe panel—Should bosses be ambassadors for LGBT staff?
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On the job—Sovereign state
Add to Session workbookAs CEO of life insurance company Sovereign, Nick Stanhope says that in an industry that promotes good health, his role is to lead by example. He talks to Raewyn Court about a business that thrives on teamwork, unity and diversity.
Subscribe to read this articlePutting mental health on the agenda at work
Add to Session workbookMental health problems can affect anyone. That’s why it’s imperative that all employers put mental health on the agenda at work—and make talking about it an acceptable thing to do, says Lisa Ducat. No special skills are required.
Read this articleEnsuring ‘all is well’ in the workplace
Add to Session workbookThere is huge global growth in workplace wellness initiatives, but what makes a good wellbeing programme, how much do you need to spend and how do you tell if it’s working? Vicki Caisley provides some answers.
Subscribe to read this articleCreating a dementia-friendly workplace
Add to Session workbookAs our population ages, the number of people with dementia is increasing, and with people staying longer in the workforce, the impact of dementia is being felt in the workplace. Catherine Hall explains how employers can provide practical support for those who are affected.
Subscribe to read this articleLeading well
Add to Session workbookPeople follow what leaders do, not what they say, yet only 25 percent of leaders model sustainable work practices. Ruth Donde and Graham Hart warn leaving wellness to chance can be fatal.
Subscribe to read this articleWhere to from here?
Add to Session workbookOutplacement is career development in disguise, says Reece Notton. For many people, it offers their first experience of any meaningful career planning. That’s just one of the reasons why good outplacement support is important.
Read this articleThe cost of conflict in the workplace
Add to Session workbookStepping in early to resolve the problem is the key to minimising the impact of conflict in the workplace, says Carol Powell. Where there is willingness to talk, there is generally a way forward.
Subscribe to read this articleWhen a noise annoys
Add to Session workbookNoise is a major problem for office workers, significantly reducing productivity and causing stress. British acoustics expert Colin Rawlings tells Jackie Brown-Haysom there are solutions, but the right fix will depend on a variety of factors.
Subscribe to read this articleThe rise of feminine values
Add to Session workbookA new consciousness around purpose-led organisations has seen feminine values adopted by executives worldwide in a bid to strengthen the identity and vision of their organisations. Marisa Fong and Galia Barhava-Monteith welcome the sea change and talk about the importance of building the purpose proposition within your organisation, taking staff and customers along for the journey.
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Add to Session workbookWorkplace wellness—The new trends in workplace wellbeing
Add to Session workbookMeasurability, personalisation and a multi-faceted approach are some of the new trends for companies addressing workplace wellness, says Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie.
Subscribe to read this articleHealth & safety—Backs to the future
Add to Session workbookBack pain is the most frequent and costly musculoskeletal complaint in Western societies, responsible for approximately 40 percent of missed work days. Rachel Lilley examines the problem and outlines some tips on how to manage back pain at your work.
Read this articleRecruitment—Finding the right candidate
Add to Session workbookRather than taking the shotgun approach to job advertising, there is a better way for employers looking to target specific candidates. Sharon Davies explains how using programmatic advertising and social media is the way ahead if you want to find the perfect candidate.
Subscribe to read this articleStrategic HR—Key talent trends for a post-digital era
Add to Session workbookAlong with technology and digitisation, non-traditional talent and the gig economy are being used to grow businesses in 2017, says Brien Keegan. He takes a look at some key trends.
Subscribe to read this articleHRINZ news—Time for a new approach
Add to Session workbookIs health and wellbeing a one-running-shoe-fits-all approach in your organisation? If we’re serious about helping our people out and retaining them for longer, we need to target each employee’s needs, says Chris Till.
Subscribe to read this articlePublic sector—The unhappy employee
Add to Session workbookAn unhappy employee may resign and bring a personal grievance saying that they were forced out. But, as Paul Robertson explains, even when the employer has not treated the employee well, that does not mean they will succeed with their claim.
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