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Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Your culture will make or break your business
Human Capital Management

Your culture will make or break your business

Culture failures are now visible to customers and investors, and data show they can hit productivity, retention and profits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Learning safely from our mistakes
eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations
Emoji

Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations

New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Three ways to deal with underperforming workers
Human Capital Management

Three ways to deal with underperforming workers

Managers can curb slipping performance by opening with support, then clarifying expectations and the reasons behind the decline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth
Human Capital Management

Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth

Staff morale and productivity can suffer when managers use blame, denial or dismissive language in the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019
Studies reveal concerning statistics on workplace bullying and harassment
Human Capital Management

Studies reveal concerning statistics on workplace bullying and harassment

A new WorkSafe focus means only the most serious bullying claims are likely to be investigated, despite annual reports from up to one in three workers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Worker fatally crushed by container swinglift
Risk & Compliance

Worker fatally crushed by container swinglift

WorkSafe says the transport sector’s toll is rising after a teenage worker was killed in a container unloading accident, with Altranz fined.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2019
Workplace mental health package launched by Mental Health Foundation
Human Capital Management

Workplace mental health package launched by Mental Health Foundation

High workloads and poor work-life balance are driving poor mental health at work, prompting a new free guide for employers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Mar 2019
Equality a powerful multiplier of workplace innovation - Accenture
Accenture

Equality a powerful multiplier of workplace innovation - Accenture

Accenture research found that employees' willingness and ability to innovate is nearly five times higher in companies with a robust culture of equality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Company with 20 previous health and safety convictions fined again
Risk & Compliance

Company with 20 previous health and safety convictions fined again

A worker suffered life-changing burns after a press was switched on mid-task, prompting a GBP £365,000 fine and GBP £60,000 reparation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years
Education, Learning & Training

How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years

A Wellington agent earned Century 21 New Zealand’s top sales title after two years in the industry, joining the group’s global top 2 percent.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Four simple ways to improve leadership
Human Capital Management

Four simple ways to improve leadership

Simple habits like smiling, listening and praising can lift team trust, engagement and results without any extra cost.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)
Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)

The strategy aims to cut workplace harm and could save hundreds of Kiwi lives lost each year to health risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Health promotion tactics may be detrimental to obese employees
Human Capital Management

Health promotion tactics may be detrimental to obese employees

Employee-focused wellness schemes may backfire, intensifying weight stigma and leaving obese staff feeling blamed yet powerless.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Nov 2018
Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem
Human Capital Management

Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem

One in three workers may face bullying or harassment each year, prompting WorkSafe to warn firms that the risk can escalate if ignored.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer
Hays

Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer

Do you make a point to take your lunch break in full most workdays? You might be one of only 28% of New Zealanders who actually make the most of it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Global Stories

Workplace culture stories

Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work
Education, Learning & Training

Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work

Reverse mentoring flips traditional roles by having younger employees mentor senior colleagues. Success hinges on openness and a safe environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018