Contents

Vol 23 No 2

2 From the Chief Executive

Professional Development Programme Review.

By Nick McKissack

4 The gig economy

Transforming the workforce and HR industry, as we know it.

By John Belchamber

8 Legal checklist when recruiting

When it comes to recruiting, there are many legal issues to consider.

By Amanda Douglas

12 Why your next hire should be a maverick

Mavericks if channelled and supported can be the key to your organisations success.

By Vanessa Pye

14 Massively boost your productivity with this 101 minute cycle

Learn about ultradian rhythms; natural cycles for focusing and then recovering.

By Lauren Parsons

18 A fresh lens on leaders' development

Imagine what New Zealand would offer if all leaders were able to influence, inspire and motivate others to produce great results.

By Diana Jones

20 NZ HR Expo Guide to Exhibitors

22 The new age addict

Health practitioners, social commentators and experts are warning of the detriments of being 'constantly on'.

By Jess Blair

24 From talent to team: HR's generational change

The shift in emphasis within the profession from talent management to team and work management.

By Chris O'Reilly

26 Internal communications - the HR connection

Human Resources has perhaps the biggest stake in proper comms planning.

By Ron Murray

30 Costly but correctable: Bad behaviour at work, and what HR can do about it

Bullying, racism and sexual harassment have no place in the modern workplace.

By Rose Bryant-Smith

32 Take the bullshit out of jobs and give people meaning

Why incentives and employee development programmes can be counter-productive.

By Kim Goodhart

34 The 2018 Diversity Awards NZ: Winning recruitment initiatives attracting young workers

Recruiting and retaining young people in the workforce is one of the biggest challenges facing HR professionals.

By Rachel Hopkins

36 Back to basics - use of job aids to jumpstart employee learning to performance

Job aids empower faster transfer of learning and on-the-job competency to performance.

By Johnson Wong

38 Why HR leaders are best placed to drive positive community engagement

Companies must now share not only what they stand for, but what they stand up for.

By Brian Steele

40 HRINZ Professional Development Events Calendar

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4 The gig economy

Transforming the workforce and HR industry

24 From talent management to team management

32  Giving people meaning in work