Learning options A decade ago, many people looked to enrol in a training workshop, attend a Polytechnic course or register in a night class when they wished to learn new skills. Today, however, the nature of learning and the way we gain new skills has changed radically. Advances in online learning, social media learning, machine learning and artificial intelligence have changed all of … [Read more...]
Good employers attract the talent
It's a constant challenge for any employer - to attract and retain great employees. While the low unemployment level in New Zealand (currently 4.4% - the lowest in a decade) is great for the economy, it is making finding and retaining great staff a challenge across all industries.Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast has one of the lowest unemployment levels in the country at 3.6%. The … [Read more...]
It's time to replace the 'sink or swim' strategy for our new leaders
In one of the biggest ironies on the planet, we tell people "You’re so good at your job that we’re now going to give you another role (where you don’t do the stuff you’re really good at anymore). "Instead, we're going to promote you to a role where you teach others how to do your job." But here’s the catch. "Even though you may have spent years learning your trade or profession, we’re just going … [Read more...]
‘Cause you had a bad day
OK, you've had a bad day. It all started when you ran out of petrol on the way to work, but things really turned to custard when someone bumped into you on the way out of the cafe, knocking your flat white to the pavement. A grumpy co-worker aggravates you all day by interrupting you with trivial questions. Then on the way home from work you stop at the supermarket for the regular, weekly shop. … [Read more...]
Training Transfer: The use of coaching to integrate new skills
We are very excited to see the latest edition of Human Resources magazine feature our article on Training Transfer. CLICK HERE to view the article in Human Resources magazine.-----------------A day of training needs to be more than a good lunch and the opportunity to network with other people. While training provides the opportunity to learn new skills, the degree to which those new skills … [Read more...]