Analogy is a great joke writing mechanism, says Terry Williams. It also provides a handy way to consider the work environment and how being carbon neutral could be employee positive.

The modern workplace is less about workplace than workplaces—emphasis on the plural. Lee-Anne Duncan discovers an open plan environment, and the ability to work away from any desk at all, are part of the recipe for success.

Workplaces are breaking down the walls and silos that inhibit innovation, says workplace evangelist Amy Barzdukas. She explains how to turn the incredible shrinking office into the incredibly productive office.

In today’s ever-changing business world, coaching skills are a “must have” for future-fit leaders, say Ruth Donde and Graham Hart. But coaching is also a skill that needs to be learned and honed over time.

Leanne Crozier discusses the true cost behind hiring the wrong candidate and why having a structured interview process is essential to keep your team as strong as possible.

Every day is different at the Ellerslie Event Centre, but rewarding staff for the part they play in a demanding environment means they’re beating the odds when it comes to retention rates, says Paul Wilcox.

Visual contracts are an emerging discipline and part of a broader movement to simplify the law, says Carl Devereux. He shares how global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has reimagined its employment contracts using illustrations.

Senior leadership buy-in is lacking when it comes to people risks, according to a new report from Mercer Marsh Benefits and the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand.

Creativity and collaboration can breathe new life into a company and empower employees of all ages, says Pierre Ferrandon. He looks at how people can collaborate intergenerationally in today’s flexible workplace.

Collaboration is the key if today’s organisations are to be truly nimble, says Jude Manuel. She explores ways to create a work environment where everyone participates and teams work in harmony.

The Employment Relations Authority has delivered good news in recent decisions relating to fixed term contracts. Paul Robertson explains.