If there’s one thing our youth workforce is going to need to be aware of and ready for, it’s change, says Terry Williams. He’s not meaning the Millennial appetite for frequent job change, but rather the frequency with which old skills become obsolete and new ones need to be acquired.

With its aim of engaging children in creative technologies to teach problem solving, collaboration and sharing, it’s no surprise collaboration is also at the heart of staff culture at The Mind Lab. Raewyn Court talks to general manager Fiona McLeod.

What do self-driving cars have to do with the workplace? Perhaps more than you previously thought, says Nina Sochon. She explains why your next strategic move could be to disrupt your work style.

New Zealand is currently facing a skills shortage across a wide range of industries, from construction, engineering and science to IT, hospitality and tourism. Many sectors are crying out for skilled workers. Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie looks at the role young people can play in meeting this challenge.

Technological advances mean we are facing unprecedented change, with far-reaching implications for both the nature of work and the structure of the workforce, says Meredith Wilmot. So how should HR respond?

Youthtown’s goal of making workplace fairness and equity a core focus for the organisation impressed the judges at last year’s YWCA Equal Pay Awards. What was the secret of their success? Jannine Mullany answers questions about the Youthtown equal pay journey and what they’ve learned along the way.

Remuneration will always be an important consideration, but culture, flexibility and opportunity can be more rewarding than dollars in the pocket, says Ryan Ghisi.

As today’s workforce becomes more flexible and geographically dispersed, collaborative technology is playing an increasingly important role in maintaining workplace culture and employee engagement, says Tony Simonsen.

The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act protects our right to freedom of expression. But what if an employee expresses an opinion that is derogatory, offensive or objectionable? Does an employer have the right to take disciplinary action? Bridget Smith examines the issue.

In today’s economic climate, retaining a talented workforce is imperative. A successful internal mobility programme is an effective way to boost your attraction and retention efforts, says Stephanie Edwards.

Smart organisations are building wellness programmes and tackling wellness issues peculiar to them, says Philippa Donnithorne-Nicholls. And rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, tailoring the programme to suit the individual is the way to go. After all, wellbeing is personal.

With more and more workers acknowledging they are financially stressed, a workplace protection plan is a very useful tool to have in your attraction and retention toolbox, says Sharon Giblett.

Having conducted an investigation, an employer will often set out its findings—and outline likely outcomes. The problem here is that doing so may lead the employee to believe the employer’s mind is already made up. Paul Robertson looks at how to avoid this problem in an investigation.