It does not take much for conversations to escalate in the current climate. People are angry. And that anger is spilling into workplaces
Hiring has become more sophisticated
I don’t know many who leaders who readily admit to having a controlling leadership style but I am hearing a lot of it’s not my usual style but right now, with the team I’ve got, and where things are at, it’s the only way for the next six months by way of explanation from senior leaders across all sectors
New Zealand employers are expected to manage psychosocial risk. But the tool most organisations use to find hazards was never built to see them
Implementing a new HR system is often framed as a turning point. Better data, smoother processes and fewer spreadsheets. In reality, it can just as easily cost time, goodwill and budget when things go off track
I was speaking to a Chief People Officer recently who shared their company had formed an AI steering committee, with a mandate to lead AI enablement across the business. I asked whether they were part of that group. Their answer? No.