Staff & people

Tools and guides to finding the right people, developing their skills and building staff and customer loyalty.

How to hire the right people

5 minute read

Good people with the right skill match for your business can be hard to find. Here’s some tips to help when it comes time to recruit more people.

Give your team a mindset advantage to rebound and innovate

3 minute read

How to develop a culture of positivity that empowers your workforce to thrive amid uncertainty.

Grow your business with an international workforce

3 minute read

If finding great people to grow your business is a challenge, you could benefit from borderless recruitment. Here’s what you need to know about tapping into an international workforce.

Five ways to reduce stress as a small business owner

4 minute read

Owning a small business can be quite stressful. You can make life a bit easier - and your business more successful - with these simple but essential steps.

Six tips for turning difficult discussions into healthy conversations

3 minute read

Honest feedback is an important part of a healthy workplace. Here are six tips for turning difficult discussions into positive, productive conversations.

Hard work pays off for fast-growing New Zealand technology company

4 minute read

While it may not be a household name, Invenco’s self-service payment technology is used by thousands of New Zealanders, and millions globally, every day as they fuel up their vehicles.

Keep parents happy in the workplace

3 minute read

Parents bring a lot of transferable skills into the workplace. Some out of the box thinking can help employers optimise the work relationship. Here’s how to keep them engaged.

Thriving Southland: Communities creating a healthy environment from mountains to sea

3 minute read

In Murihiku Southland, local farmers and communities are coming together to protect the land they love, supported by a community‐led organisation called Thriving Southland.

Why millennials matter to your business and how to keep them happy

4 minute read

Millennials bring with them a range of generational characteristics that, when embraced, can be a major asset to a business. Here’s how to keep them happy in your workplace.

Wayfare springs to success by putting people first

5 minute read

The customer may always be right, but putting employees first is proving a winning formula for some fast-growing southern tourism entities.