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Kiwi Stories

Workplace culture stories

Mental health cause for construction industry concern

Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018

Human Capital Management

New online tool for health and wellbeing policy

Small businesses can now draft compliant health and wellbeing rules in minutes, with the free builder designed to save time and cut legal hassle.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Sep 2018

Productivity

Let nature into your workplace

Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018

Xero

New Zealand Defence Force take top diversity award

Mandatory training on sexual ethics and respect has helped reshape the force’s culture and beat 93 other entries for the supreme prize.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018

Human Capital Management

What’s one top reason for employees quitting their jobs?

Ignored staff are twice as likely to quit within a year, research suggests, as lack of recognition hits morale and retention.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Human Capital Management

Brake publishes vital guidance on monitoring driver mental attitudes

Fleet managers are being urged to spot mental health risks earlier, as new guidance links driver attitudes with road safety and welfare.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

Risk & Compliance

Calling all leaders

The two-hour workshop is aimed at small and medium-sized construction firms, helping leaders lift compliance and tackle safety gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

IT Automation

Unhappy employees call out 'tech laggard' employers

Business leaders know that unhappy employees cost them money, but some might be shocked at how high that cost can be.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Human Capital Management

More perks, more loyalty?

Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018

Public Sector

Major ministry dons the pink shirt

A bullying campaign has prompted a major New Zealand ministry to overhaul its workplace wellbeing programme and training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018

Health and Safety

Supportive colleagues could be the key to health and fairness at work

Colleague support may shape whether returning staff feel fairly treated, with researchers linking it to health, sickness absence and well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Mar 2018

Risk & Compliance

Playing down workplace incidents doesn’t pay

Workers face greater risk when serious injuries are under-reported, after a depot was fined for failing to notify and minimise a plasterboard accident.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Human Capital Management

Wellbeing toolkit aims to create flourishing workplaces

New guidance aims to lift engagement and productivity as employers are urged to tackle mental health risks in the workplace.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Human Capital Management

Mental wellbeing at work toolkit launched

Workplaces could see stronger engagement and a $2.30 return for every dollar spent as new guidance targets staff mental health.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2017

Global Stories

Workplace culture stories

Internships

Enterprise Dunedin encourage local businesses to take on summer intens

Enterprise Dunedin is encouraging growing Dunedin businesses to take on interns this summer – or even longer if the interns are the right fit.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Mobile Device Management

How offering IT 'self-service' can help create a more attractive workplace

How technology is offered in the workplace can have an instrumental impact on how an organisation is perceived and whether people will want to stay.

By Justin Krisko • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence

A company's greatest data security threat isn't tech-related; it's a lax workplace culture. Here are four essential steps to fortify your organisation.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018