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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.
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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How Modica Scaled Globally Without Losing Their People-First Culture
This has never just been a client relationship, It’s a true partnership built on shared ambition, mutual investment and deep sense of trust between our teams. Over the years, we’ve walked together through big wins and hard calls. There have been urgent moments, celebratory moments, and countless hard-hitting conversations over lunch at Prego. We don’t just work with Modica - we proudly call ourselves Modicans.
Inspire Day 2025
We asked one of our newest team members, Sophie McLernon, to reflect on her first Inspire Day with us. A reminder of why we do what we do, who we do it for, and what makes Inspire Day truly special. "Day one at Humankind set a high bar. I arrived in Wellington for Inspire Day, our full-team offsite designed to live our Inspire value: to redefine, innovate, and stay ahead. For Humankind it’s not just about talking about the future, it’s about creating it...
Employment Law is Shifting. Here’s What Leaders Need to Know
In April 2025, we shared an article that explored proposed changes to New Zealand’s employment laws. Since then, things have progressed, and many employers are watching news headlines and wondering about the potential impact on their workplaces. In this article, we share: a snapshot of recent updates; what to expect in the coming months; and how you can prepare.
Upcoming Employment Law Changes: A Test of Leadership, Not Just Compliance
Anyone keeping an eye on the headlines will know that employment law in Aotearoa is set for significant change in the next 12-18 months. The Government has explained that the changes aim to boost productivity and make it simpler for employers to ‘hire and fire’ and reduce compliance costs. While these changes are good news for employers, they will need to consider how to implement any changes - some of which could be worrying for employees - in a way that aligns with their values and supports the kind of experience they want to create for their employees.
Ways of Working – Catalytic Mechanisms to Drive Performance (and more)
What are catalytic mechanisms, and how do they drive sustained organisational performance? At Humankind, we've designed our Ways of Working (WoW) as catalytic mechanisms—self-sustaining, performance-enhancing rhythms and rituals. These powerful tools align our team around strategic objectives, maintain attention on results, enable collaboration and learning across our team, activate our culture, and facilitate enduring organisational change.