Lessons from the Santamaria saga
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Lessons from the Santamaria saga

The fallout over Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria's hiring was far-reaching, undermining TVNZ's corporate culture. But one consultant says it wasn't the worst she's seen – our recruitment system is broken.

Sharon Stephenson 03 Aug 2022
Out of order – how to stop workplace tension turning nasty
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Out of order – how to stop workplace tension turning nasty

Workplace meltdowns are on the rise post lockdown. So what can be done about handling anger in the office?

Sharon Stephenson 12 Jun 2022
Collateral damage – the business costs of employee divorce
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Collateral damage – the business costs of employee divorce

Figures indicate that an employee divorce can result in a 40% drop in a staff member's productivity and up to 160 hours of lost work time annually.

Sharon Stephenson 10 Apr 2022
Dress code – why business attire still matters if you want to succeed
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Dress code – why business attire still matters if you want to succeed

Covid lockdowns have left a legacy of comfortable, casual dressing for business hours, but discard the smart suits at your peril.

Sharon Stephenson 20 Mar 2022