New HR head for Kier

Kier has appointed Niki Steel to its executive committee as chief human resources officer.

Why performance reviews alone aren’t enough

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen explains the modernised version of performance reviews — Review and Progress Sessions (RAPS) — and how they should be used in association with other review tools. Let’s be honest. When you hear the words “performance review”, what’s your first reaction? For a lot of managers I work with, it sits […] The post Why performance reviews alone aren’t enough appeared first on Building Today.

Why going it alone in formal HR meetings is a risk you can’t afford

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents some compelling arguments outlining how winging it in formal HR meetings could cost you. If a customer called and asked for a checklist on wiring in a light so they could do it themselves, would you give it to them? Or, if a mate with limited building experience asked […] The post Why going it alone in formal HR meetings is a risk you can’t afford appeared first on Building Today.

Why going it alone in formal HR meetings is a risk you can’t afford

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents some compelling arguments outlining how winging it in formal HR meetings could cost you. If a customer called and asked for a checklist on wiring in a light so they could do it themselves, would you give it to them? Or, if a mate with limited building experience asked […] The post Why going it alone in formal HR meetings is a risk you can’t afford appeared first on Building Today.

Good Employer Guide Live 2026: Employers must ‘encourage people to speak out about bad behaviour’, says Scott Brownrigg director

Industry HR leaders met in central London today to discuss how to build good cultures

13 Inspiring traits of exceptional leaders - Glenn Leibowitz

A listing of key good leader approaches.