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Last laugh—You say tomato, I say pomodoro
Add to Session workbookYou might think things like phonecalls, emails, meetings and visitors are the number one cause of interruptions in the workplace. They’re not, says Terry Williams. He explains what is, and how a tomato can set you on the path to productivity.
Subscribe to read this articleThe panel—Is it time to turn off, tune out and drop off?
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On the job—Cultural collaboration
Add to Session workbookVodafone’s Diversity & Inclusion lead Kirstin Te Wao talks to Raewyn Court about the company’s vision to create a culture of inclusive values leveraging the diverse talents, backgrounds and experiences of its people.
Subscribe to read this articleLiquid assets
Add to Session workbookIn today’s rapidly changing market, organisations need to create a liquid or agile workforce, one that can flex and adapt to any shape, says Mary-Anne MacCarthy. She explores ways to become digital ready.
Subscribe to read this articleGetting buy-in in times of change
Add to Session workbookOrganisations do not drive change, people do. That makes an organisation’s ability to tap into the discretionary efforts of its employees all the more essential, says Simon Woolley.
Read this articleCommunity culture
Add to Session workbookChristchurch tech company Jade Software’s innovative culture crosses oceans and lasts decades, says its director of HR, Colleen Bardsley. She shares her tips for sustaining a company culture that drives high employee engagement and retention.
Subscribe to read this articleEngaged to lead and leading to engage
Add to Session workbookEngaging others is a leader’s business responsibility, says Jocelyn Anso. The question is: how can leaders be more engaging of their direct reports and those around them? She shares some pointers on how to make engagement happen.
Read this articleThe other side of engagement
Add to Session workbookIs there a downside to engagement? Ruth Donde thinks there is and explains why. Instead, she says, we need to create a safe culture for people to share and challenge ideas openly, and where individual performance levels are sustainable.
Subscribe to read this articleWhy are we waiting?
Add to Session workbookMillennials believe they are the generation to make gender parity happen, but they are pessimistic about how long it will take. Should this alarm us, asks Jude Manuel. Will they really resolve the issue and can we afford to wait for them?
Subscribe to read this articleThe casualisation of the workforce
Add to Session workbookAround the world, workforces are becoming increasingly casualised. But is New Zealand’s legal framework conducive to this “gig economy” trend? Yes and no, says Blair Scotland. He examines the pitfalls.
Read this articleThe post-work future
Add to Session workbookWill robots take your job? Probably, says Canadian writer and philosopher Nick Srnicek—but that might not be such a bad thing. His vision for the future is of a world where we no longer need to work to survive. Sophie Bateman reports.
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Book Review — We Have a Deal
Add to Session workbookBook Review — All or Nothing
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Add to Session workbookWellness at work—Taking one for the squad
Add to Session workbookJust about everyone taking part in a 12-week quit smoking programme run by Turanga Health at Gisborne’s Cedenco Foods cut down their smoking—and seven quit for good. Hayley Redpath talks to some of those involved about the programme and how it has helped them.
Subscribe to read this articleUnconscious bias—Unleashing potential
Add to Session workbookIn a busy complicated world, we all have simplifying assumptions, but some of them may not be helpful in negotiating life, says Stewart Forsyth. He explores how we can unleash ourselves from the limits of our unconscious biases and take a more objective approach.
Subscribe to read this articleOnboarding—Off on the right foot
Add to Session workbookCompanies invest an enormous amount of time and money in hiring the right candidate, but that investment is immediately tarnished if the onboarding process fails from day one. David Oakley looks at what can go wrong, and outlines ways to make a good impression from the outset.
Subscribe to read this articleHRINZ news—Engaged? It’s a great time to be in HR!
Add to Session workbookSix exciting new changes are shaking up the world of employee engagement, says Chris Till. He takes a look at each of them and predicts that, when you combine all six, they will take the whole engagement movement to a significantly improved and strategic level.
Subscribe to read this articlePublic sector—Confidentiality—the Colin Craig effect
Add to Session workbookA recent significant award made by the Human Rights Tribunal makes a complaint to the Tribunal an attractive option for those aggrieved by a breach of confidentiality, says Paul Robertson. He explains why great care should be taken to ensure just who is bound by any obligation of confidentiality.
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