Opinion & Best Practice

• How to spot a fake company culture

  One corporate culture expert says HR professionals are sometimes fooled by surface appearances. read more

• What will happen to trial periods under Labour?

  Introduced by National in 2009, the 90-day trial period is expected to be replaced – but by what? read more

• How to deal with a workaholic

  HR has a responsibility to ensure employees aren’t overworking themselves – even if they want to. read more

• Gender balance on boards is impossible

  That’s the bold claim from one emotional intelligence coach who says women just don’t have the same desire to win. read more

• How HR can prepare for the wage hike

  New Zealand’s minimum wage is set to rise to $20 within four years read more

• Employers urged to implement living wage

  Ninety one per cent of employers are prepared to pay the living wage – but only a fraction currently do so read more

• Have you lost your passion for HR?

  It’s easy to become disenchanted if all you’re doing is delivering bad news read more

• Quotas “unhelpful” says global HR head

  Vodafone is a pioneer when it comes to workplace diversity but the firm says quotas aren’t part of its plan. read more

• Is networking important for HR?

  One top business advisor says networking is about more than just cheap champagne and tasteless canapes. read more

• Ask a lawyer: Are e-signatures legally binding?

  It’s a much easier way to secure signatures from remote staff – but would they really stand up in court? read more