Just Zilch is New Zealand’s longest-running ‘free store’. Since 2011 they’ve been on a mission to rescue food, serve the community and help the planet. Their store recovers food that would otherwise have gone to waste and makes it available to hundreds of people a day. There are no screening criteria for customers. They simply ask that people are mindful and “take just what they need”.
Does a 4-day week really work?
Have you seen some of the media about the 4-day week that Perpetual Guardian, a New Zealand financial services company, experimented with in 2018?
Their CEO Andrew Barnes and his partner Charlotte Lockhart are personal friends, so it’s been a great chance to get an insider view of the company’s learnings, observations and next steps.
So, what about this 4-day working week? Does it really work?
The Secret to a Healthier Life
Discover the fundamental shift in the ‘happiness equation’ that is required to create true happiness.
Shawn Achor author of The Happiness Advantage outlines how increasing happiness can change individuals, communities and the world.
Watch this outstanding and entertaining message in which he shares 5 practical ways to train your brain for happiness!
Ditch Money Worries to Boost Wellbeing
Our finances have an enormous impact on our wellbeing. Both from an emotional level (stress about bills or competing priorities) and a practical level (affecting your choices and quality of life.) During periods of inflation this can become an even bigger concern for your staff. This is why becoming Money Smart is one of the pillars I share within my … Read More
Why Thriving Teams Need Conflict
It may seem counter-intuitive, but some of the highest performing teams are ones that have regular conflict. Not disrespectful throwing-ones-toys-out-of-the-cot style conflict, but positive, productive conflict.
4 Questions Leaders Must Constantly Ask
There’s so much power in asking the right questions. I often ask leaders to reflect on these four questions to reflect on the way they’re showing up. Ask yourself: This forms my DERT model. (Yes, it’s a great model with a pretty terrible name!) I invite you to reflect on these four things for yourself. Regardless of any title you … Read More
6 Keys to Self-Care for Busy Professionals
Are you busy juggling multiple demands at work? How are you ensuring you take time to look after you? Here are six quick tips to help you thrive. Have a Daily Non-Negotiable Make an appointment in your calendar (and set an alarm in your phone) to get out for that 15 minute walk, sit and eat lunch in a relaxed … Read More
5 Keys to Fun & Engaging Online Meetings People Won’t Want to Miss
Zoom fatigue is real. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to make your online meetings stand out, have great energy and keep your team connected, even when you’re apart. Just picture – what would it mean for attendance, let alone meeting outcomes if people found your meetings fun and engaging. If people logged off feeling positive and uplifted … Read More
Three Secrets of Resilient People
Discover the fundamental shift in the ‘happiness equation’ that is required to create true happiness.
Shawn Achor author of The Happiness Advantage outlines how increasing happiness can change individuals, communities and the world.
Watch this outstanding and entertaining message in which he shares 5 practical ways to train your brain for happiness!
Spotting the Signs of Stressed Staff
How to recognise when things aren’t going well As a leader it’s vitally important to be aware of how your staff are doing and to know the signs to look for that could indicate mental distress. The NZ Mental Health Foundation announced in 2021 that depression is on the rise with 1 in 4 New Zealanders now experiencing a mental … Read More