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Business Emergency Response Plans: Are You Prepared?

Kiwis famously think that “she’ll be right”, and while that attitude is fun at parties it’s not so appealing in an emergency situation. Get prepared and come through better off!

Posted 19 months ago by Sarah Glover 5 Minute(s) to read

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Employment Agreements and Policies: Create A Framework For Success

Employment agreements and company policies are crucial building blocks of your culture and HR operations, setting both you and your teams up for success. Create a framework that empowers your people and reduces confusion and conflict.

Posted 19 months ago by Sarah Glover 7 Minute(s) to read

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Why New Year's Resolutions Fail—And How To See Them Through

A successful resolution, adhered to consistently, can create momentum that will change your health, habits, work, and life. However, repeatedly making promises to yourself and breaking them can be discouraging and harmful to your mental state.

Posted 21 months ago by Sarah Glover 4 Minute(s) to read

Planning and Goal Setting: Why, What, and How

Planning can help you to stay recession-ready, sharpen your edge, and help you to create the type of company you want to work for. We are answering questions about what you should include in planning sessions, why it’s so important, and what you stand to gain from solid strategy and defined goals.

Posted 21 months ago by Sarah Glover 5 Minute(s) to read

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Simple and Practical End-of-Year Assessment for Businesses

It’s probably no surprise that we are fans of self-assessment, but this month we are taking a moment to further explain the “why” and “how”. Read our tips for a simple but effective audit that will stand you in good stead for the year to come.

Posted 22 months ago by Sarah Glover 4 Minute(s) to read

Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Part of creating a great culture and ensuring that your workforce is productive, engaged, and happy is accessibility. This extends beyond wheelchair ramps and parking spaces! Creating accessibility for neurodivergent employees is an asset which adds to the diversity of ideas, perspectives, and strengths of your team.

Posted 23 months ago by Sarah Glover 7 Minute(s) to read

Why Boxing Should be Part of Your Corporate Wellness Program

Boxing as a form of exercise is not about aggression. It is a fantastic fitness regime, working not only your body but also your brain as you learn and execute moves. It’s a great way to physically work through stress or frustration, and can also boost your team culture and connections.

Posted 23 months ago by Sarah Glover 3 Minute(s) to read

Stress Less: Taking Action to Improve the End-of-Year Experience

A smooth and low-stress lead-up to the festive season is beneficial to all involved. A holiday should be an opportunity to refresh, recharge, and come back better off. But that’s difficult to achieve when the two months before the break have been frantic.

Posted 24 months ago by Sarah Glover 6 Minute(s) to read

Ducks in a Row: Planning For a Smooth End-of-Year Period

If you’ve set goals for the year, October and November are crunch time. Are you going to hit your targets or will they be pushed into the next one? And if the financial year is your goal-setting period, you’re more than halfway to the deadline. How’s progress?

Posted 24 months ago by Sarah Glover 6 Minute(s) to read

Creating Frameworks for Mental Wellbeing and Psychosocial Safety

How do we move from acknowledging and talking about promoting good mental health to doing something proactive about it? To knowing how to respond and manage it in practice? Here’s the Emendas perspective, and some advice on where to start when it comes to effectively supporting the mental wellbeing of all employees.

Posted 2 years ago by Sarah Glover 7 Minute(s) to read