It has only been a matter of weeks, but the new FPA legislation has already led to some interesting developments. From the Unions and...

When we think of bullying our minds usually conjure a schoolyard bully like Nelson from The Simpsons. As entertaining as a caricature...

I came across a statistic today that one in four people would leave their job if their workplace wasn’t committed to sustainability. It...

Earlier this week a landmark ruling was handed down in New Zealand; a decision that could potentially change employment practices in this...

There has been a lot in the news this week about changes being made in NZ to further guarantee workers' rights. The Fair Pay Act is...

A client of mine asked recently asked me: “how do we go about attracting the right talent? What are we doing wrong?” At first glance,...

You know what your company is about, what its goals are and the ethics and principles that are at its heart - but do your workforce?...

If you have an employee or team member who seems to be constantly negative, is openly hostile towards co-workers or, even worse, is...

Many of my clients are struggling to recruit and maintain staff at the moment. It got me thinking about why staff leave their jobs and...

Despite a tightening economy and high inflation, New Zealand’s unemployment rate is at record low levels. Many organisations could be...

Last week we looked at psychological safety at work and identified a crucial factor in creating a safe workplace—trust. Trust is a...

Psychological safety is about having a workplace culture where you are comfortable being yourself and expressing yourself—without fear of...

As we head into some rougher winter weather - the business climate also looks more unsettled. There are definite storm clouds on the...

The upheavals of the past few years have certainly disrupted ‘business as usual’. The pandemic, supply chain issues and high employee...

The Fair Pay Agreements Bill was introduced into Parliament on 29 March 2022. The legislation aims to give low to medium income workers...

As we celebrate Easter and enjoy the long weekend, it’s worth considering the challenges around holiday leave that our organisations are...

(Photo courtesy of Dennis Skley/Flickr) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace...

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people,...

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day was #BreakTheBias. Sadly, gender inequality in the workplace is still an issue many...

I get asked a lot about mentoring and coaching and the difference between the two. So here’s a quick explanation of the differences and...