You 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.

Consultation 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.

Employment 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.

Lyndsey 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.

Recent 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.

Immigrant 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.

Regardless 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.

With 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?

The 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.

Organisations which think their staff don’t have inappropriate content on their computers should think again, says Glen McCauley. He dispels some myths.

Do 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.

Are 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.

While 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.

Managers 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.

The 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.

Too 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.

A 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.