Today, for the everyday business owner or manager, the people management element of their businesses has significantly increased.

Well-run meetings are an amazing thing but when meetings are poorly executed, they can be extremely frustrating.

It’s that time of year. Planning and preparation for holiday functions has commenced for many with everyone keen to unwind and have fun after months of hard work.

While “The Great Resignation” became a focus in 2022, less attention has been given to what is now being termed “The Great Unretirement” as older workers over 65 make up an increasing proportion of our workforce. Employers need to consider this as part of their overall workforce strategy.

In the face of inflationary pressures, interest rate rises, cyclones and uncertainty, it is challenging to rise out of the mire and celebrate the good in our organisations and people.

What strategies do organisations deploy to navigate cultural differences and understand the values of the people they deal with internationally? It’s an issue that was explored at the recent Baker Tilly Asia Pacific Conference in Auckland and elaborated on by Baker Tilly International in an article we’ve abridged here…

Imagine yourself as you were in your twenties – the early navigation of your professional, personal and life journey; just taking it as it comes and living in the moment! Fun, right? But let’s test that a little.

How can you make the people in your business happier and more productive? It might be as simple as changing your approach to leadership, say members of our HR team.

What are you doing to retain your top performers? It’s a good time to think strategically about how to keep your talent and create a thriving post-pandemic organisation. Let's look at how you can engage your existing team to increase the likelihood of longer-term retention.

When recession is in the forecast, it’s natural to reach for the pencil sharpener. Nice-to-haves like corporate away-days and learning and development are usually the first to face the chop, followed by a staffing review.

This week we’re celebrating our female leaders with an International Women’s Day series. Today we hear from the bright and brilliant Andrea Stevenson – one of our Hawke’s Bay directors.

Employers will be subject to minimum wage increases from April this year. Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki HR / People and Culture consultant Toni-Anne McKerrow examines what this means. . .