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Performance is built through partnership.
A fractional People and Culture solution that fits right into your team—backed by world-class expertise, with straightforward monthly pricing.
Our approach drives tangible results across your organisation, including:
Greater productivity and quality of work
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Co-CEO, Sharesies
Improved customer experience (CX)
Stuart Wilson
CEO, Modica
Increased employee retention
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Org. Manager, MetService
'Companies that prioritise leadership, employee empowerment, and data-driven decision-making can increase their profitability by up to 28% and enhance their resilience by 8%'
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AI is a People Change: Leading Through the Shift with Brian Elliott & Kalyn Ponti
AI isn’t just changing technology, it’s transforming leadership, culture, and what it means to build high-performing teams. In a world where the future of work is evolving fast, leaders are challenged to adapt with clarity, care, and confidence.
Join us for the next Superhumans event, a powerful conversation exploring the human side of AI and what it means for leaders today.
Featuring Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward, former executive at Google and Slack, and recognised by Forbes as one of the “Future of Work 50.” Brian brings global insights into how AI and flexibility are reshaping workplaces and leadership behaviours.
Kalyn Ponti, CEO of Humankind, will bring a practical, local perspective, sharing real-world examples from New Zealand growth businesses navigating AI-driven change.
Hosted by Samantha from Humankind, this session offers sharp, actionable insights to help you lead your people and organisation through this pivotal shift.
For six years, we've had a true partnership with Humankind. They understand our business ambitions, are extremely capable and adaptable. They're just part of the team.
See how Modica Group scaled from $18M to $50M with a Humankind Partnership
By investing in leadership, culture, and people strategies, Modica achieved:
- 41% CAGR (FY20–FY23)
- eNPS of 30 — triple the SaaS industry benchmark
- <4% employee turnover over five years
- Recognition as a Westpac Employer of the Year Finalist
Discover how a focus on EX can fuel sustainable growth
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Led by our founder Samantha Gadd and CEO Kalyn Ponti, this work reflects our ongoing commitment to designing better workplaces and driving real change for people at work.”
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