Executive insights

Why New Zealand's HR scale creates unique strengths and gaps

Duncan Cotterill's Guy Ellis says smaller teams demand broader HR skills – and sharper judgement about what matters

Why New Zealand's HR scale creates unique strengths and gaps

The hidden value of peer connections for people leaders

Evan Bateup, KPMG New Zealand's chief people and inclusion officer, says peer networks ease HR leaders' isolation and uncertainty

The hidden value of peer connections for people leaders

Queenstown council's plan to tackle local government workforce challenges

Queenstown Lakes District Council's Katie Church shares how paid internships and flexible leave are helping curb turnover

Queenstown council's plan to tackle local government workforce challenges

Trump's anti-DEI push is reshaping workplaces far beyond the US

From Europe to New Zealand, employers are rethinking diversity policy as Washington's anti-DEI agenda goes global

Trump's anti-DEI push is reshaping workplaces far beyond the US

Westpac NZ bucks talent shortage trend through career pathways

Career development and culture are helping Westpac NZ retain talent amid nationwide skills shortages

Westpac NZ bucks talent shortage trend through career pathways

AI is starting to outrank managers as workers' first stop for advice

New research finds one in seven employees trust AI over colleagues, as ELMO's people chief warns guidance can't keep pace

AI is starting to outrank managers as workers' first stop for advice