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Last laugh—Does your culture support critical thinking?
Add to Session workbookGet enough people using tools they can see as relevant and applicable—like critical thinking—and you’ll soon generate interest and reach critical mass, says Terry Williams. Just don’t shoot the messenger.
Subscribe to read this articleThe panel—Should wellbeing programmes be compulsory?
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On the job—Family values
Add to Session workbookWith new hotels due to open this year, Sudima Hotels is in a phase of rapid growth, and as Raewyn Court discovers, they’re making sure their employees are set for the challenge.
Subscribe to read this articleThe false promise of the gig economy
Add to Session workbookThe ramifications of the gig economy go far beyond the erosion of workers’ rights, says entrepreneur and Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes. He has a message for his fellow employers.
Read this articleSocial support
Add to Session workbookIntegrated services and infrastructure company Downer has been partnering on a number of social initiatives for over a decade. Debbie Kirby takes a look at the key elements needed to strengthen social initiatives in New Zealand.
Subscribe to read this articleAmping Fonterra’s talent
Add to Session workbookFonterra business graduates Thomas Mitchell and Ami Le Prou present a Millennial point of view to changing the way we work.
Subscribe to read this articleRethinking recruitment
Add to Session workbookHow do you attract and keep great people when everyone else wants them too? Sue Turk has some suggestions.
Read this articleThe role of HR in the future of work
Add to Session workbookAs we head into a new year, Katherine Swan outlines her predictions on key trends that will continue to influence the HR sector in 2019.
Subscribe to read this articleOnboarding: the missing link
Add to Session workbookEvery employer wants their new hires to “hit the ground running”, but there’s effort required on both sides to ensure this happens—and it all starts with successful onboarding, says Iain Hopkins.
Read this articleCelebrating longevity
Add to Session workbookA new language and way of thinking about age and work is needed if we are to embrace the benefits and opportunities of longevity, says Geoff Pearman.
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Book Review — Don’t Worry about the Robots: How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work
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Add to Session workbookEqual pay—Are we there yet?
Add to Session workbookAuckland Museum has been on an equal pay journey. Catherine Smith describes its impact for staff, and also on its role as a cultural influencer for New Zealanders.
Subscribe to read this articleHRINZ news—Health initiative an important consideration for managing talent
Add to Session workbookHow many organisations think about the big picture when considering the health of their workers, asks Professor Anne Harriss. HRINZ reports on her recent speaking tour.
Subscribe to read this articleRecruitment—Balancing act key to modern employment
Add to Session workbookThe contingent workforce is a growing part of the employment market, says Shay Peters. New Zealand has embraced the model, but is now bucking the trend in favour of hiring permanent employees.
Subscribe to read this articleDiversity & inclusion—Let’s open doors, not turn a blind eye
Add to Session workbookJust 32 percent of blind and partially sighted adults are employed full-time in New Zealand, according to recent survey. Sandra Budd looks at ways to improve accessibility and welcome them into the workplace.
Subscribe to read this articlePublic sector—Claims for lost salary—how much?
Add to Session workbookWhen awards for unjustified dismissal take loss of salary into account, employers may end up paying a substantial amount, Paul Robertson warns.
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