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Building a system that thrives because of the storm
30
January
2026

Building a system that thrives because of the storm

The leadership required now is not about having every answer. It is about courage over certainty, and humility over heroics. In times of ambiguity, purpose becomes our North Star, and our values guide decisions while the map is still being drawn.

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Syft Technologies: Scaling Sustainably Through People-First Transformation
29
January
2026

Syft Technologies: Scaling Sustainably Through People-First Transformation

Through vision, strategy, leadership, and organisational design, we’ve helped Syft transform and thrive.

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An update on key employment law changes in 2026 - time to prepare!
19
January
2026

An update on key employment law changes in 2026 - time to prepare!

There are currently two key bills working through the legislative process that would bring significant changes to the employment landscape:

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Talent Spotlight: Megan Kirk, Associate Director
19
November
2025

Talent Spotlight: Megan Kirk, Associate Director

To shine a light on her journey at Humankind, we asked Associate Director Megan Kirk a few questions about growth, impact, and culture. Here’s her take.

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Ideally: Building a culture of high performance
29
October
2025

Ideally: Building a culture of high performance

Ideally engaged Humankind at a critical point, just after closing their Seed II funding round and on the cusp of doubling their headcount and expanding internationally. As rapid growth exposed gaps in early people practices, the leadership team recognised the need to build strong foundations to attract, retain, and stretch high-performing talent, and to scale their culture.

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Projectworks: Scaling Globally with the Right People Foundations
13
October
2025

Projectworks: Scaling Globally with the Right People Foundations

Humankind isn’t just a service provider, we’re a scale partner.

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Understanding the proposed changes to leave for New Zealand employees
13
October
2025

Understanding the proposed changes to leave for New Zealand employees

Most employers are aware that New Zealand’s leave system is complex and often confusing. The Holidays Act can be challenging to interpret and apply correctly, and many employees also find it difficult to understand their entitlements.

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Six Months In: Phoebe on Client Impact, Leadership, and the Power of the Hive Mind
13
October
2025

Six Months In: Phoebe on Client Impact, Leadership, and the Power of the Hive Mind

Six Months In: Phoebe on Client Impact, Leadership, and the Power of the Hive Mind

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