Give us too many options and our brains don’t like it, says Terry Williams. But when it comes to change, spending too much time thinking about those options can lead to paralysis by analysis.

HRINZ HR Generalist of the Year Laurent Sylvestre says his role as general manager of people and culture at Beca New Zealand is all about finding, growing and keeping talent. He talks to Raewyn Court.

The first issue of Employment Today rolled off the presses in October 1993. Now, 200 issues on, HRINZ chief executive Chris Till takes a trip down memory lane.

How change capable is your organisation? Elspet Garvey outlines the approach taken by the University of Auckland to building change capability that’s responsive.

Doing change well is a challenge, say Anna McNaughton and Megan Tomkies. There’s not one “right way”, so having experts on the job to help you will increase the likelihood of success.

Who should conduct background checks? Anyone who hires people, says Katrina Birchall. Not adequately screening employees can come at a high cost.

The business case for sustainability has never been stronger, says Gerri Ward. She explores sustainability as a baked-in value, and explains how HR professionals can ensure it is an authentic part of their organisation.

For refugees arriving in New Zealand, employment is central to building a new life. Alannah Ellis explains how the Pathways to Employment programme helps them achieve their education and career goals and gives them an opportunity to prove themselves.

New Zealand’s landmark pay equity case is now before a government-initiated Joint Working Group. Ian McPherson summarises the situation so far and discusses the only legitimate source from which pay equity principles can be derived.

Thinking about how to manage the weeds in his lawn calls to mind other lessons for John Gill. Doing what needs to be done when its needs to be done is the right way to do things—whether it’s with people, processes, technology … or dandelions, he says.

Are your employees ready to compete in the workplace of the future? There’s never been a smarter time to invest in workplace collaboration strategies, but the right tools are critical, says Laura Owen. She provides some tips to help you on your journey.

Four key “C” words have emerged in a recent report exploring market trends and salaries throughout New Zealand—change, customer-centricity, cultural fit and candidate specialism. Lucy Nichols explains.

From the return of Kiwis who have been living overseas to the impact of an ageing workforce, Dave Rees takes a look at the key trends currently affecting the job market.

Workplace health and wellbeing programmes can make a real difference, but they need clear goals that relate to business objectives, says Professor Niki Ellis. Jackie Brown-Haysom reports on her presentation to the HealthyWork conference late last year.

Don’t forget about your obligations as an employer under the Privacy Act 1993, warns Ashley Ayton. Failure to do so may result in both the Employment Relations Authority and the Human Rights Review Tribunal ordering an employer to pay compensation.