For those of us fortunate enough to get a decent amount of time off work over the summer months, the process of returning to work can feel slightly jarring at best and dread-inducing at worst. The same is true if you’ve been away from work for an extended period [...]
What makes a high-performing team? Research shows that high-performing teams consist of individuals who enjoy their work, feel supported by their peers, share a common goal, and consistently deliver superior business results. Key components of high-performing teams have been defined as: “purpose and goals, talent and skills, incentives and [...]
What is the real cost of workplace injuries? Just one in ten ACC claims accepted in 2024 were linked to work-related harm (10%), yet they cost nearly a quarter of the total $7 billion cost of claims (22%). Injured workers took approximately 5.5 million days off work – a [...]
Recent statistics have noted a nationwide trend towards drinking less alcohol, with the younger generation at least partly responsible for championing this change. There are a few factors that might be driving the trend. Growing prioritisation of mental and physical health is one, along with changing social norms that [...]