Humankind

Looking back at 2024 with gratitude ⭐ It's been a big year for us at Humankind! As we reflect on the past 12 months, we’re feeling so proud of the progress we’ve made and incredibly grateful for the people—clients, partners, and our team—who’ve been part of the journey. ⏪ Some highlights from 2024 → A bold brand refresh that reflects who we are and the impact we want to make. → Launching Partnerships to deepen relationships with clients, offer tailored management training, access to exclusive events - 'Superhumans', opportunities to connect with inspiring leaders and an intimate community for CEO's - The Sounding Board'. → Supporting 47 new clients, while polishing how we work to deliver the very best for our clients and our people. → Moving into a new office that better supports connection and collaboration. → Exploring the possibilities and power of AI and what it means for our future. → Evolving our ways of working to align with what matters most—our people and their needs. We’ve focused on what it takes to create meaningful impact for our clients to drive performance while staying financially sustainable, and we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved. 🚀 What’s next in 2025 We’re just getting started. Next year, we’re excited to: → Deepen our focus on cultural capability, helping our team thrive by embedding strong cultural practices. → Refine and grow our Partnerships offering, with even more value for our clients. → Expand our Superhumans’ events, as well as bringing leaders together to unlock their teams’ potential. → Introduce enhanced People Strategies that help workplaces create lasting change. → Deliver new tools and resources designed to empower our clients and their people. We’re so thankful for the incredible clients and partners who have joined us this year. Together, we’re building thriving workplaces and driving organisational performance. 😎 We'll be closing on the 23rd of December, reopening on the 6th of January 2025. #PeopleFirst #ThrivingWorkplaces #EmployeeExperience #Leadership #Teamwork

Proud to support Enztec as they continue to grow and build on their success! At Humankind, we know the critical role leaders play in shaping culture and driving organisational performance. That’s why it’s been such a privilege to partner with Enztec during this exciting phase of growth, helping them shape their leadership team and strengthen their people and culture. Together, we’ve laid the groundwork for their next chapter. Now, as they look for a COO to lead operational excellence and performance, we’re excited to see how this role will help them make an even greater impact in the medical device industry. Know someone who’d thrive in this pivotal leadership position? Check out Iain McMillan’s post for more details!

Superhumans: sign up now for our future events ✨ We’re so excited for our next Superhumans event, happening late February 2025—keep an eye out for the invite! Looking back at our last session with Brian Elliott, on the Future of Work - Leading for Sustained Organisation Performance, we explored the state of work and how to stay ahead; strategies for moving from a 'Me' to 'We' culture; practical leadership advice to drive sustained performance and inspiring stories from globally leading companies. The feedback was incredible: “Relevant, valuable conversation with great takeaways.” “Practical advice and tools I can apply—scheduled flexibility is a key takeaway!” “Loved the focus on outcomes, not just processes, for flexible working.” Superhumans offers exclusive insights, inspiring speakers, and practical tools for people to help their teams thrive. 👉 Sign up to Superhumans today - https://lnkd.in/gHZyeyKc #Superhumans #Leadership #FutureOfWork #TeamPotential

Last week, we came together as a team to celebrate an incredible year—and what a celebration it was! We began the afternoon honouring Charlie Hughes, who has brought six years of brilliance and heart to Humankind. While it’s bittersweet to see her embark on new adventures, we’re so excited for what lies ahead for her. From there, we took a walk to Waitangi Park for ice cream and reflected on the year through our awards ceremony. We’re grateful Kalyn (KP) Ponti hosted us in the evening, the stunning view set the perfect backdrop for an evening of reflection, fun, and connection. We revisited our highlights through our annual yearbook and played a fun personalised AI-generated music bingo—where each song represented one of us! We wrapped up the evening with thoughtful words and gifts from Samantha Gadd and Steven Gadd, reminding us all how much this team means to each other. This year, we intentionally slowed down our celebrations. Instead of a packed agenda, we focused on meaningful conversations and celebrating the work we’ve done together—perfectly mirroring our strategy to build deeper, lasting relationships. To our Humankind whānau: thank you for the mahi, the laughs, and the impact we create together. 💫

Growth at Humankind through our Acceleration Academy 🤓 Our latest session was with the incredible Sarah Cowley Ross, a New Zealand Olympian and advocate for women in leadership. Sarah shared invaluable insights on high performance, well-being, and the importance of a coachable mindset. Here are some key takeaways: ⭐ Coachable mindset: Embracing feedback and being adaptable are crucial for continuous improvement. Sarah emphasized the importance of being open to learning and growing, both in sports and in business. ⭐ Optimism with honesty: Balancing optimism with realism is essential. Sarah highlighted how being optimistic yet honest about challenges can lead to better outcomes and personal growth. ⭐Well-being practices: Incorporating habits that support physical and mental well-being is vital. From meditation to gratitude practices, these habits help maintain balance and enhance performance. ⭐ Purpose and connection: Understanding our individual and collective purpose drives us to achieve more. Sarah's stories underscored the power of connection and shared goals in fostering a high-performance culture. If you're thinking about investing in your team and empower them to perform at their best, think about Sarah for growing capability in leadership, high performance, and wellbeing. #TeamGrowth #Leadership #HighPerformance #WellBeing #AccelerationAcademy

Celebrating our people's achievement! 🎉 We’re celebrating Marine Bucher, our Experience Design Lead, graduating from the d.MBA program! This globally renowned course has empowered Marine to elevate her skills in using design as a strategic asset, leading with empathy, and driving meaningful impact. Marine, we’re so proud of your dedication to learning and the impact your growth has on our team and clients. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🌟 #TeamHumankind #InvestingInPeople #StrategicDesign #CelebratingSuccess

Making Time to Connect, Reflect, and Celebrate 🌟 Yesterday was our monthly Unite day, when we're all in on the same day. Flexibility has been part of our DNA since day 1 and rituals like these make it work for our results and our team. Unite day is an opportunity to pause, celebrate, and connect. Here’s what makes this ritual special: ✅ Celebrating each other – We take time to acknowledge milestones, both big and small, from professional achievements to personal wins. ✅ Focused on results – We dive into our financials, measure how we’re tracking against our goals, and review the progress of our strategy. ✅ Two key focus areas – Each month, we choose two critical areas to develop – always incorporating our Employee Experience (EX) and Customer Experience (CX). ✅ Connecting over lunch – Sharing a meal fosters the kind of connection and discussions that can’t happen over a screen. These purposeful moments together keep us aligned, focused, and connected as a team. They also serve as a reminder of why we’re here: to make work better for everyone. What rituals bring your team together? We’d love to hear how you make time for connection and purpose in your workplace! #EmployeeExperience #TeamCulture #PurposefulConnection

🎉 Celebrating Goodnature’s new home in Newtown! We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Goodnature for the past 7 years and are thrilled to see them thriving in their stunning new HQ in Newtown, Wellington. This move has not only created a more inspiring space for their team but also strengthened their sense of community—sharing it with their fantastic co-tenant, Thundergrid | A Landis+Gyr Company. Goodnature continues to lead the way in conservation technology, recently launching the world’s smartest mouse trap—a game-changing innovation. Their new HQ is the perfect environment to keep driving meaningful solutions that make a global impact on biodiversity and pest management. Cheers to this next chapter of re-wilding the world, from a space as remarkable as their mission! https://lnkd.in/g5XGTA2w 

Megan Kirk, one of our Associate Directors, had the incredible opportunity to present at the Hospice New Zealand Conference 2024 alongside our partnership client Te Omanga Hospice : "Using Co-Design Methodology: From Employee Experience to the Clinical Action Plan". It highlighted how we've developed the Employee Experience to support the delivery of their Clinical Action plan. Key highlights from the presentation: → Employee-Centered Design Process and methodology: We detailed our 12-week project that involved co-design workshops, user feedback sessions, and the creation of a comprehensive People Roadmap for 2024. We shared how we've engaged staff and volunteers in designing solutions that enhance their experience and improve our services. → Building a Sustainable Workplace: We discussed how our ongoing partnership with Te Omanga, which has been instrumental in delivering high-quality People & Culture services and initiatives. → Clinical Action Plan: We showcased our co-designed plan that aligns with Te Omanga's strategy and empowers our clinical team to achieve service delivery goals. A huge thank you to Biddy Harford Sue Mellsop Ian Gwynne-Robson for their invaluable contributions and to everyone who participated in our co-design process. Together, we're making a real difference in the lives of our patients, whānau, and the wider community. #HospiceNZConference #CoDesign #EmployeeExperience #PeopleAndCulture #Humankind #TeOmangaHospice

We’ve been blown away by the incredible People & Culture talent coming through for our Wellington role! We don’t want to take our foot off the pedal just yet. If you know someone who’s got the magic mix of drive, heart, and a knack for building workplaces where people want to be, share this role with them! Applications are still open. #hiring