Opinion
AITCHISON’S HR—SANTA, MACBETH AND STEWARDSHIP
Add to Session workbookYou don’t have to work all that hard at being good for Santa to stump up, and who remembers the good guys anyway? Neville Aitchison suggests we forget about feeling entitled and spare a thought for authentic leaders this Christmas.
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ON THE JOB—Maximum opportunity
Add to Session workbookConsultation was the key when OfficeMax relocated staff from three different parts of town to its new premises overlooking Auckland’s Tamaki Estuary. Jackie Brown-Haysom reports on the move.
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Add to Session workbookEmployment branding is all about emotionally connecting your people to your business. But are organisations really getting it—or are they missing the mark? Kate Billing examines a new way of life for business.
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Add to Session workbookLyndsey Swan visits Sovereign’s award-winning head office and New Zealand Post’s new Auckland mail centre and finds plenty of reasons why their staff enjoy coming to work.
Subscribe to read this articleSilver lining on employment front
Add to Session workbookRecent studies show that the outlook is positive for older workers, says Dr Philippa Reed. They’re being praised for their reliability, loyalty and experience, and some employers are actively seeking mature workers.
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Add to Session workbookImmigrant job seekers, especially those from non-English speaking countries, often have difficulties finding work in New Zealand. Wong Liu Shueng examines the reasons and looks at how to break down the barriers they face.
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Add to Session workbookRegardless of how successful we are in our careers, we all go through developmental transitions that affect how we feel about our lives and our work. Kaye Avery presents a case for attending to the personal development needs of employees.
Subscribe to read this articleChallenges in today’s multi-cultural workplace
Add to Session workbookWith New Zealand’s increasingly multi-cultural society mirrored in our workplaces, problems can sometimes arise. To what extent, asks John Hannan, do employers have to accommodate cultural and religious practices and behaviours?
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Add to Session workbookThe values we hold dear play an important part in our approach to work—and in the level of satisfaction we get from our jobs. Anna McNicholl believes we don’t talk enough about values in the workplace.
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Add to Session workbookOrganisations which think their staff don’t have inappropriate content on their computers should think again, says Glen McCauley. He dispels some myths.
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IN THE LIMELIGHT
Add to Session workbookSTRATEGIC HR—MEASURING UP
Add to Session workbookDo you understand the real issues facing your organisation and are you a true business partner or not? Ruth Kim outlines three approaches to help you truly understand the business within which you operate.
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Add to Session workbookAre your managers too busy to put into action what they’ve learned on coaching courses, and does the boss want to cut back on training because times are tight? Karen Boyte discusses ways to circumvent such problems.
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Add to Session workbookWhile poorly performing employees can have a serious impact on a business, it’s important not to rush the dismissal process, says Michael O’Brien. A recent Employment Court case provides an example of an exemplary approach.
Subscribe to read this articleLEARNING & DEVELOPMENT—LESSONS LEARNED
Add to Session workbookManagers are blamed for learning failures, a government scheme fails to attract those who most need it, and e-learning gains traction. Employment Today reports on the world of L&D.
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Add to Session workbookThe close relationship between HRINZ and the academic community is mutually beneficial, and this year it has been strengthened with the launch of an Education Endorsement Programme. Robyn Leeming explains.
Subscribe to read this articleWELLNESS AT WORK—MINDFUL LEADERS
Add to Session workbookToo often creating a culture of safety focuses on the people at the bottom, when it is leaders who create culture, says Professor Andrew Hopkins. Peter Bateman reports.
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Add to Session workbookPUBLIC SECTOR—KEEPING A CONFIDENCE
Add to Session workbookA recent Employment Court decision has found that an individual member of a board may be personally liable for a breach of a settlement agreement. Paul Robertson explains.
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