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Last laugh—Youth workforce wasted on the young
Add to Session workbookIf 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.
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On the job—Mind if I do?
Add to Session workbookWith 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.
Subscribe to read this articleSelf-driving workplaces
Add to Session workbookWhat 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.
Subscribe to read this articleBucking the trend
Add to Session workbookWhat does the future workforce really want, and how do we harness their potential? To attract Millennials, says Katy Anquetil, it’s important to know just what they are seeking from work and what their priorities are.
Read this articleEmbracing young workers
Add to Session workbookNew 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.
Subscribe to read this articleIs the future of work already here?
Add to Session workbookTechnological 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?
Subscribe to read this articleA rising star in equal pay
Add to Session workbookYouthtown’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.
Subscribe to read this articleHooked on a feeling
Add to Session workbookRemuneration will always be an important consideration, but culture, flexibility and opportunity can be more rewarding than dollars in the pocket, says Ryan Ghisi.
Subscribe to read this articleIncentive pay—A remedy rather than a disease
Add to Session workbookThe motivation side of incentive pay is vastly overrated, says John McGill. It assumes a very simplistic view of why individuals do things. Rather, he says, incentive pay is all about the organisation and its success.
Read this articleWhy technology should matter to every HR person
Add to Session workbookAs 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.
Subscribe to read this articleThe new immigration challenge
Add to Session workbookUpcoming changes to immigration policy are set to have an impact on businesses that rely on recruiting migrant workers, says Rachael Mason. She outlines ways to ensure the system works for you.
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Book Review — Armstrong’s Handbook of Management and Leadership for HR
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Add to Session workbookEmployment law—Water cooler 101
Add to Session workbookThe 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.
Subscribe to read this articleManaging talent—Internal mobility: The future of talent acquisition?
Add to Session workbookIn 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.
Subscribe to read this articleWellness at work—The trend to wellness
Add to Session workbookSmart 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.
Subscribe to read this articleHRINZ news—Planned protection
Add to Session workbookWith 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.
Subscribe to read this articlePublic sector—A common practice that’s a mine field
Add to Session workbookHaving 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.
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