Opinion
AITCHISON’S HR—I THOUGHT I COULD
Add to Session workbookThis is a year to accomplish great things, especially if you’re engaged in HR, says Neville Aitchison. You just need to do like the Little Engine—have some self-belief and think positively. And never say die.
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ON THE JOB—Sweet success
Add to Session workbookA philosophy of caring—not just for staff, but for customers, communities and the environment—ensures Comvita has a strong reputation in the job market. Jackie Brown-Haysom reports.
Subscribe to read this articleTHINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE
Add to Session workbookThe tough economic times ahead might produce more candidates for jobs, but Miriam Bell finds that employers should stick to their existing recruitment standards and methods—while also looking for innovative solutions.
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Add to Session workbookWell-designed assessment and development centres can yield significant benefits to organisations and their people. Neisha Voot outlines 10 elements that are essential, and explains the differences between ACs and DCs.
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Add to Session workbookWith job candidates being drawn from around the country and around the world, recruiters are often faced with the disadvantages of unsupervised internet testing. Michaela Drum outlines a remote supervised testing model that combines online accessibility with the robustness of face-to-face testing.
Subscribe to read this articleMigrating to better jobs
Add to Session workbookSkilled migrants often face huge barriers to employment but, as Dr Philippa Reed reports, there’s a winning outcome for all at Wellington City Council, recruiter The Johnson Group, and telecommunications company Transfield New Zealand.
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Add to Session workbookEmployers who focus only on fixing today’s problems and ignore tomorrow’s will risk being left behind when the economy rebounds, reports Miriam Bell.
Subscribe to read this articleVoluntary action
Add to Session workbookEach year volunteer workers contribute around 270 million hours to the workforce, worth almost $3.31 billion to New Zealand communities. Emma McCleary talks to two of these workers about why they do it, and explores the benefits of volunteering.
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Add to Session workbookCanadian workplace conflict resolution expert Blaine Donais says the costs of badly managed workplace conflict are extremely high. He talks to Miriam Bell about workplace fairness and the most effective ways to manage workplace tensions.
Subscribe to read this articleReinstating the remedy
Add to Session workbookReinstatement is the primary remedy for unjustified dismissal—one employees are more likely to seek in tough economic times. They are not alone, says David Hood. The Employment Court also appears strongly committed to seeing it happen.
Subscribe to read this articleClaims for mental injury
Add to Session workbookACC now covers work-related mental injury, but what does this mean for employers? Susan Hornsby-Geluk and Chloe Luscombe explain.
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IN THE LIMELIGHT
Add to Session workbookJUST THE JOB—The changing meaning of career success
Add to Session workbookThe tightening employment market may lead us to adjust our view of success and also redefine career development, says Kaye Avery.
Subscribe to read this articleSTRATEGIC HR—THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Add to Session workbookBy developing effective HR measures you can add real value to your business, says Ruth Kim. In this third article in her series on HR reporting, she explains how performance and diagnostic measures will help you gain a strategic foothold.
Subscribe to read this articleLEADERSHIP—WHO ARE YOUR LEADERS?
Add to Session workbookLeaders are vital to a team’s success, but do we choose them for the right reasons? Paddy Steinfort advocates selecting leaders who model the behaviours a team aspires to, and having a leadership group rather than a few individuals at the top.
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Add to Session workbookAre restraint of trade provisions enforceable, or does an employee’s right to earn a living override any such clauses in their employment agreement? Chloe Luscombe explains it all comes down to an employee’s duty of good faith.
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Add to Session workbookA new online tool means HRINZ members can now track, record and manage their professional development. Beverley Main outlines the features and benefits of CareerLog.
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Add to Session workbookAre your employees fit and healthy for the job? Susie Barlow looks at how carrying out health risk assessments can save both lives and money.
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Add to Session workbookAt a time when companies are laying off staff but still needing talent, contracting offers a useful solution. Tony Forsyth and Tony Wai discuss the benefits, and introduce a cost effective alternative to finding and hiring experienced contractors.
Subscribe to read this articleLEARNING & DEVELOPMENT—INVESTING IN SKILLS
Add to Session workbookEmployment Today reports on a new initiative that offers tailored qualifications in competitive manufacturing, and a UK study that says learning technologies add real value.
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Add to Session workbookPUBLIC SECTOR—FIXED TERM BLUES
Add to Session workbookWhile the University of Auckland relied on funding uncertainty as the reason its facilitators were appointed on a fixed-term basis, the Employment Relations Authority adopted a different view. Paul Robertson warns great care is needed with such appointments.
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