Taking a different approach to hiring Our people are our biggest asset. Let’s enable a more diverse approach to finding them and supporting them to be at their best in their roles. Umbrella started 2021 with a number of vacancies, including some of our most key roles. After [...]
There are times when I’ve wished I could switch my thinking brain off. Unfortunately, I haven’t found such a switch. Humans are a thinking bunch. We literally have thoughts firing off in a matter of milliseconds every day. At times, it’s easy to get caught up in our mind’s [...]
Last year, working New Zealanders and Australians reported that they were spending more time working late compared to 2019 (89% of people vs 81%). The biggest barriers to their productivity were high workloads and having to attend too many meetings. In line with this, nearly half of New Zealand [...]
The role of leaders in promoting effective work-life balance and preventing employee burnout We all know the importance of making time for non-work activities, for example blocking out time in our calendars for a yoga class, lunch with a friend, or to coach our child’s sports team after school. But [...]