July 31, 2002

One result of the fallout from dot-com failures in the United States is that there’s new premium on retired CEOs. Many are being lured back into business because their track

Some people may think the binding marketplace is in decline, but those in the know believe it is undergoing major transition, brought about by the internet, and smarter, more affordable

As the popularity of contract work grows, it raises an interesting paradox in human resource management. If people really are a company’s greatest asset, then surely something more than a transitory relationship is needed for it to be fully realised.

Professor Andre Economou is HP’s official colour specialist and consultant in Australia, who also runs his own operation as an independent colour and IT specialist. Economou believes that small quick

It used to be that “work” came married to adjectives like “hard” rather than “fun”. The discovery that happy workforce is in fact more productive one is all part of

Hewlett-Packard has been busy inventing again – launching not only new Colour LaserJet range, but also five new Business Inkjets. New ‘In-line technology’ is behind the speed (16ppm) and quality

Asked if they’d rather be their own boss, half of the New Zealand workers responding to recent Australasian survey said “yes”. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit was strongest amongst 15-19-year olds

The first two articles in this series looked at corporate leaders’ attitudes and companies’ office space decisions respectively, and how they supported or impeded staff work/life balance and productivity. This final article projects ahead to 2020 and makes a few educated, crystal-ball forecasts about the nature and requirements of work, leadership and offices.

According to recently released 2002 results of the International Institute for Management (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook, New Zealand’s performance has edged up two places from 21st last year to 19th. This is still below its 17th position achieved in 1999.

Geoff Lorigan Professor Lorigan has been appointed as director of the University of Auckland’s The Auckland Executive MBA programme. He will continue in his role of associate dean – development

Chris Wright Wright has been appointed national human resources director for law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts. He was previously director of human resources at Mercy Hospital. Robert Gosling Oracle

The not entirely glamorous world of commercial flooring might, at first blush, seem an unlikely place to uncover a world model for green management strategies. But that is precisely what American-based Interface Inc is. The company’s environmentally committed chief executive, Ray Anderson, was in New Zealand recently and explained why he thinks his “green building project” is a management model for the future.

Techos often speak a language of their own. For the less technologically inclined leaders there are a few simple rules to follow when faced with the need to evaluate and approve IT recommendations.

Sit too hard on your staff and what you’re likely to stifle is your annual turnover, according to Wellington business consultant Bruce Holland. He reckons some of the management practices