We love to share ideas.

At Humankind we like to share what we are working on or ideas we think will help you and your organisation to thrive. We're passionate about what we do and don't think we should keep it to ourselves.

We want to design the best first job in New Zealand
19
August
2026

We want to design the best first job in New Zealand

When we decided to create a new entry-level AI Builder role, we wanted to treat it as more than just another vacancy. We want to design The Best First Job in New Zealand, and do it out in the open.

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Hiring is an org design decision
17
August
2026

Hiring is an org design decision

Before deciding who to hire, start with the strategy and the work required to deliver it.

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Growth creates opportunity. It also creates people challenges earlier than most leaders expect
10
August
2026

Growth creates opportunity. It also creates people challenges earlier than most leaders expect

Drawing on experience across technology, FMCG, education and private equity-backed businesses, Nicola Cook shares what she's learned supporting organisations through growth.

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Employment law update: what's changed, what's coming, and what to watch
28
July
2026

Employment law update: what's changed, what's coming, and what to watch

It's been a busy few months for employment law in Aotearoa, and the pace isn't letting up. As always, our aim is to help employers understand what's changing, what it means for your organisation, and what you should be doing to prepare.

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Kernel: Turning Founder Clarity into Shared Execution
17
July
2026

Kernel: Turning Founder Clarity into Shared Execution

Humankind partnered with Kernel to turn its growth strategy into the way the business operated day to day.

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When the Founder Stops Being the Operating System
09
July
2026

When the Founder Stops Being the Operating System

What Humankind’s transition from founder-led to CEO-led taught me about growth, structure and leadership.

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When Information Is Everywhere, Leadership Matters More
06
July
2026

When Information Is Everywhere, Leadership Matters More

Last month we attended OnBoard’s event on 10x Better Boards: Is Traditional Governance Dead?

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Three months in: Anna Ruediger on people, performance and doing HR differently
01
July
2026

Three months in: Anna Ruediger on people, performance and doing HR differently

Anna Ruediger reflects on her first three months at Humankind, from early surprises to the ideas and moments that have shaped her view of what great people work can be.

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Storypark: Regrouping After Rapid Change to Scale With Confidence
12
June
2026

Storypark: Regrouping After Rapid Change to Scale With Confidence

Storypark is a NZ-founded EdTech platform supporting early childhood education centres, teachers, and families to build stronger learning partnerships.

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Understanding the recent employment law changes affecting high-earning employees
19
May
2026

Understanding the recent employment law changes affecting high-earning employees

From 21 February 2026, NZ employees earning $200,000+ lose dismissal protections. Here's what employers need to know and the practical steps to take now.

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