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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.
How to support an employee with a long term, or terminal illness
It is hard to describe the heartbreak and fear colleagues and leaders face when an employee shares they are suffering from a long term or terminal illness. Supporting an employee who is going through this is challenging for everyone in the workplace.
The Good Guide to: Talking About Pay in a Challenging Market
The pressure on businesses to continue to pay employees in a way that motivates and retains them has never been greater. This article touches on the pressure that both business and employees are currently facing and shares some tips around how you can approach pay in your organisation and prepare for conversations with your people around this sometimes challenging topic.
Building empathy with your people
Empathy. It's a word that has been thrown around a lot these last two years and potentially lost some of its impact. It is the heart and soul of employee centred design; the ability to understand the parts of your employee experience that aren't working and share the sentiment 'I hear you'.
The rise of COVID-19 in our community
In December 2021, Aotearoa - Ne Zealand moved out of the Alert Level system, and into the COVID - 19 Protection Framework system (also referred to as the Traffic Light System). This change signified a shift in New Zealand's response to the COVID - 19 pandemic; from an elimination strategy, to a minimisation and protection strategy to manage the risk of an outbreak or spread of COVID-19. For Some, this change was overdue, for others, it made them nervous and more cautions.
Why looking inwards is just as important as looking outwards.
As part of our new series on employee experience, we're interviewing the humankind Leadership team to find out a bit more about EX, why it is so important for the future of work, and why businesses should be investing in it!