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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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Creating Workplaces Free from Bullying and Harassment: Our Employer's Guide
14
May
2026

Creating Workplaces Free from Bullying and Harassment: Our Employer's Guide

Each year we publish a comprehensive employer's guide to help organisations prevent and respond to bullying and harassment, and this year's edition is now available to download.

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

Projectworks: Scaling Globally with the Right People Foundations

Since 2022, Humankind has partnered with Projectworks as a trusted advisor and hands-on delivery partner, working closely with the CEO, Founder, and leadership team to build a people function that matched their ambition.

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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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How Modica Scaled Globally Without Losing Their People-First Culture
11
August
2025

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.

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Inspire Day 2025
11
August
2025

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...

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Employment Law is Shifting. Here’s What Leaders Need to Know
11
August
2025

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.

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