Opinion
AITCHISON’S HR—THE FOUR WAY TEST
Add to Session workbookIf you resonate more with the predictability of projects than with the shifting emotional needs of people, then a role in management may not be for you, says Neville Aitchison. And whatever you do, he warns, don’t fake it.
Subscribe to read this articleLAST LAUGH—IN THE KNOW
Add to Session workbookPeople often see training and development as events, whereas the vast bulk of it occurs seamlessly, every day, on-the-job, says Terry Williams. We need to know what we need to know when we need to know it.
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ON THE JOB—Express purpose
Add to Session workbookA successful global philosophy has seen FedEx Express win numerous accolades. Renée Lang talks to New Zealand country manager Lee Davies about what makes the company a “best employer”.
Subscribe to read this articleAccentuate the positive
Add to Session workbookWhere and how does coaching fit in your organisation and what does it offer as a professional development tool? Pleasance Hansen takes a look at what can be learned from coaching and applied in the HR world.
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Add to Session workbookLike any tool in the trainer’s toolbox, e-learning has its pros and cons. If used well it can be truly transformative, says Rachel Teasdale. She outlines what you need to know in order to get the best from your e-learning programme.
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Add to Session workbookChances are there are qualifications available that could be aligned to the training being carried out in your workplace. Helen McPhun explores the pros and cons of linking workplace training to a nationally recognised qualification.
Subscribe to read this articleDIY … for lifelong learning and development
Add to Session workbookConstant learning and development is the key to staying effective in today’s dynamic and complex business environment, but what can we do to address the challenges? Carl Sanders-Edwards outlines a D-I-Y approach that focuses on supporting people to become self-sufficient learners.
Subscribe to read this articleDiversity in leadership development at AMP
Add to Session workbookEarlier this year, AMP launched a unique leadership development programme for women in senior positions. Therese Singleton outlines the rationale behind the AMP Pathways Programme and describes how it works.
Subscribe to read this articleInnovation What’s holding New Zealand back?
Add to Session workbookNew Zealand is performing a little better than the global average against most of the components of innovation—except when it comes to actually taking action to try out new ideas. Rena Rasch says the good news is that we can address this.
Read this articlePushing the boundaries of the workplace
Add to Session workbookNew technology is increasingly changing our workplaces and extending our boundaries. Nick Hawkins takes a look at empowering employees through enterprise mobility, video collaboration, and flexible working solutions.
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Book Review — Making the Matrix Work
Add to Session workbookBook Review — The Ultimate Book of Influence
Add to Session workbookIN THE LIMELIGHT—JO FAHEY
Add to Session workbookSAFETY CULTURE—BANKING ON SAFETY
Add to Session workbookVisionary leaders are beginning to realise than an investment in safety culture is a sound business strategy, says Hamish Brown. And the first step in a strategic health and safety programme, he says, is to measure what sort of culture already exists.
Subscribe to read this articleREMUNERATION REMEDIES—PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
Add to Session workbookIs pay for performance a proven theory or management mumbo-jumbo? Una Diver turns to the research to counter the nay-sayers and show how your pay-for-performance programme can have a positive effect on the way employees feel about their work.
Read this articleHRINZ NEWS—DELIVERING ONLINE LEARNING
Add to Session workbookJohn Faisandier looks at online learning options and shows how a number of local companies are producing flexible, affordable and relevant online learning programmes.
Read this articlePUBLIC SECTOR—IT WASN’T ME!
Add to Session workbookAn early childhood teacher claimed constructive dismissal after she received a final written warning. Paul Robertson explains why the Employment Relations Authority upheld her claim.
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