The consequences of staff that work too much.
We’ve all had a day off sick from work. Be it for illness, injury or other health-related issues. But the decision to be absent from work isn’t always clear cut.
How to make better decisions about your future.
If there’s anything the last 12 months has taught us, it’s that change is inevitable.
Design. Architecture. Advertising. Photography. Film. Arts. Music.
These are just some of the industries and occupations that have traditionally been associated with the creative process. However, this narrow focus on creativity is quickly becoming redundant.
As we operate in an ever-changing world, the ability to ‘think outside the square’ has become a highly sought-after skill. And the workplaces that nurture creative cultures, where innovation is encouraged, will be well placed to stay ahead of the competition.
A Happy New Year to you all!
We hope you had a chance to wash away last year’s ups and downs with some sun and fun. We also hope that 2021 will bring some positive changes to your work and life. Bring it on!
Greta Thunberg is one. So is Kylie Jenner. As is our own Lydia Ko.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Generation Z!
What do eco-shoe brand All Birds, outdoor apparel company Patagonia and ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s all have in common? B Corporation. B ‘what’ you might ask!
If you haven’t heard of B Corporation (or B Corp), there’s a good chance you’ll hear about them soon.
Be kind. It’s a mantra we’ve heard a lot of in previous months. Jacinda and our government, encouraging us to think about our fellow New Zealanders and Unite Against COVID-19.
And it’s fair to say that people responded.
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Gamification has grown exponentially in the past decade. Today, many organisations are embracing the use of Gamification not only to market their products, but also to recruit and train staff. So just what is Gamification? Read More
Are you Managing Remote Employees?
If so, how do we make the most of the new normal?
As we all know, COVID-19 has changed the way many of us are now working. We’re getting a lot of feedback from conversations with you all, so this is what we’ve learnt and what we would like to share with you. Read More
Recovery – where to now? We look at 8 things HR can do
We keep hearing it: These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 has rocked the entire world. We have never seen a sudden ‘economic stop’ in our lifetimes like this. As we know, businesses large and small are facing challenges never seen before. Global supply chains have been disrupted. Many people have lost their jobs – or face losing their jobs – in all sectors. If we’re heading for an economic downturn, there’s no secret formula for HR. So how can we, as HR practitioners, help organisations place themselves on the right side of the recession wave if it hits? How can the people function play a part in recession-proofing a company, or at least help mitigate its effects? We look at 8 key things HR can do.