Employer branding: Why it’s important and how to protect it Employer branding is a term you may have heard the HR gurus and top CEO’s bandy about, but what does it actually mean? In short, it’s the reputation and attractiveness of your organisation to potential staff...
Square employee, round job role? Round off their edges with effective performance management Every manager will inevitably have at least one challenging employee in their career. Maybe they lack interpersonal or conflict management skills, time management skills or...
Managing an ageing workforce Baby boomers are approaching retirement. By 2031, the number of New Zealanders aged 65 and over is predicted to exceed one million (Ministry of Social Development, 2011), and 85% of New Zealand companies are concerned that this will...
Courageous conversations: Five detailed tips As a manager, the need to have difficult or courageous conversations with employees will often crop up. The key to addressing and overcoming these obstacles is communication– a fundamental pillar to effective people...
Transitioning from co-worker to manager – a guide For many of us, work is a big part of our lives. We typical spend over forty hours per week at work and generate social connections with workmates as a by-product of our career. These relationships play a...
5 ways to promote positive company culture Cultivating a healthy and happy work environment in your organisation is vital for business success but creating and maintaining a positive corporate culture is not as simple as it sounds. It takes a combination of...
