The limitations of interviews
Don't rely on interviews alone—use triangulation to reduce bias and make smarter hiring decisions.
HR in its own Silo: How structure influences HR effectiveness
Understand the HR Organisational Structures: Functional, Divisional, Matrix, and Agile.
Representation- Support person or representative?
Support Person vs. Representative: What’s the Difference in Workplace Meetings?
Is HR strategic? RBV- your one-stop-shop for why HR is important.
The Resource-Based View (RBV) is a strategic business theory focusing on internal resources and competencies as key to sustainable competitive advantage
Fight the power: One employee strategy in disciplinary meetings
Employees in disciplinary meetings may adopt a "fight" strategy—denying allegations, challenging fairness, or deflecting blame—often driven by stress, inexperience, or belief they’re right. Does this work?
How long can an employee be off work for? (for one reason)
Advice on managing long term absence.
Some deep thoughts about naughty people: the fundamental principles of disciplinaries
Som key principles for fair disciplinary action in the Workplace
Developing your capability base- build or buy?
Build vs. Buy Talent: What HR Needs to Know
Escalation- something to always be anticipating
How to avoid escalation- when small problems turn into big.
Common mistakes of interviewing styles
Small (or big) mistakes that many people make, that turn good candidates into bad interviewees.
It’s like a story: The 3 Act structure of hiring
Like a story, recruitment can be seen as a story in three acts.
What happens at mediation?
Understanding the New Zealand Workplace Mediation Process: What to Expect
HR- People SMEs?
Are HR professionals really people experts? Understanding their role in organizations
Tests during recruitment: testing your tests
Recruitment testing: how to evaluate candidates and avoid hiring mistakes.
Do you know your organisation’s strategy? (and why you should)
Knowing the big strategy helps you understand your part.
What to do when you get a Personal Grievance
Personal grievances can disrupt business, so HR and managers must assess the risk.
Why everyone quietly dislikes HR: HR as PR
HR as PR controls narratives, hides real issues, and suppresses employee dialogue for image.
‘I’m only asking you to do your job’
Some employees prioritize life over work, creating friction; managers should set clear expectations, say “no” when needed, communicate openly, and define outcomes to maintain team performance and accountability.

