Intellectually I understand that summer and a weird sense of normality is just around the corner, but I almost can’t believe it. Without spending too much time looking back over the last two years, I will say that this summer is one that I think all of us have been...
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Speed is the competitive advantage
I have touched on this before and now that the economy is opening up even more in a ‘post-pandemic-measured-way’ - speed will be in my view the competitive advantage that will set businesses apart from one another, especially when it comes to resourcing. But why do I...
Some Bloom in spite of all the Gloom: How Emergent is partnering with Blind Low Vision NZ
There is so much positive news around us - we just have to look for it. The predisposition we all have to focus on the negative is almost ingrained into our nature and is reinforced through mass media messaging. Bad news does sell papers. That is just the...
What to do about resource…
We have heard it all before - you have probably read it somewhere already today: Doom and gloom in the employment market; The Great NZ OE; Graduates just pouncing at the opportunity to leave NZ shores for ‘greener’ pastures... Perhaps not those exact headlines - but I...
Returning To The Office – Yea or Nay?
After two years of navigating the worldwide pandemic, where employers have desperately tried to stay in touch with employees via Teams meetings; Zoom calls and emails; restrictions are gradually easing and employees are being encouraged back to the office. But...
Workplace Evolution over the last 20 years
Think back 20 years… yes, it was 2002 (that came around quickly, didn’t it?) What do you recall about the year? If you’re battling to recall anything, here are some highlights… The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers was one of the biggest movies of the year. To...
Reintegrating into work?
Here are 5 things to consider as you head back into the office Lockdowns and #WFH fatigue is real – and integration back to work is perhaps yet another hurdle to consider as restrictions are eased and social interactions increase. There is a silver lining –...