Opinion & Best Practice

• How cryptocurrency will impact HR

  One expert says employers should not only understand online currency, they should be ready to offer it to their workforce too read more

• Robotic workforce could lead to “hellish dystopia”

  That’s the outlandish claim from one computing expert, who says humans will lead meaningless and miserable lives read more

• Three insights from ultimate team players

  A senior figure from Formula One, a successful author and an established actor all share their thoughts read more

• Why HR has to have courageous conversations

  One top coach says some leaders are afraid to be honest with employees who are disengaged and underperforming read more

• Are meetings in need of an overhaul?

  One executive coach says companies need to encourage a new attitude towards attending meetings read more

• Minister urges employers to remain vigilant

  The warning comes after four workplace deaths occurred across New Zealand in just three days read more

• Are psychometric assessments worth it?

  One organisational and industrial psychologist explains the pros and cons of the popular but controversial recruitment tool read more

• Why HR can’t wallow in employees’ problems

  It’s bad for the worker, it’s bad for the business and it’s even bad for HR’s mental health read more

• Are you making this coaching mistake?

  One neuro-leadership specialist says HR must consider more than an employee’s skill level when they’re coaching and training read more

• Why HR should embrace tough love

  Sometimes, the kindest thing to do is to tell employees the harsh truth – even if they don’t want to hear it read more