April 26, 2006

Andrew Stone reaps the benefits of working with hungry, enthusiastic, insecure and opportunistic people. He’s got a bunch of them at Saatchi & Saatchi.

Kiwi companies eyeing the Japanese market now have place to call their own in Tokyo’s central business district. Officially opened last month, the New Zealand Business Centre has been set

Brands don’t have to be old to be authentic. It is possible to consciously build brand authenticity. And customers will pay more for an authentic brand. Such messages must be

Recent debate on lowering New Zealand’s corporate income tax rates gained some additional muscle from the release of KPMG’s latest annual survey of international tax comparisons. Drawing on findings in

Finance managers across the nation may be quietly counting the rungs on their organisation’s internal promotional ladder, according to new survey by Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Research into the

The ongoing debate surrounding New Zealand’s climate change policy has drawn comment from wide range of business interests. To date, the discussion has largely been dominated by those who will

It’s no secret that the vast majority of managers’ working time – some 75 percent – is spent in meetings. With customers. With suppliers. With bosses. With colleagues. With direct

A masterclass series on management by one of the world’s top business thinkers is now available free of charge via podcast. Former Harvard Business School professor David Maister, named in

Fortune 500 company Kelly Services is taking some of the guesswork out of recruiting science professionals by launching new specialist employment division, Kelly Scientific Resources, in New Zealand. The new

New Zealand’s recent free trade agreement with Chile may have slipped under the media radar but it heralds the possibility of real opportunities for businesses seeking to expand into new

To what extent are New Zealand companies shifting towards more environmentally friendly options when it comes to buying or leasing corporate vehicles?

The two-button mouse has been around for many years but I still remember discovering what the right button was capable of – and how much additional functionality it provided. And

Company executives who rely solely on an intuitive approach to country risk assessment are often surprised by developments that were predictable, says Ann Pickard. The regional executive vice president of Shell Exploration and Production Africa, sees country risk assessment as an integral part of international strategy formulation. Here’s how companies can minimise problems and improve profit performance through analyses and updated forecasts of probable events in a country.

Better the devil you know than one you don’t. Twist that bit and you get: certainty is (mostly) better than uncertainty. Apply that to policy affecting business. Businesses can’t plan

New Zealand used to boast about its place at the forefront of labour market reform and the image of crusading reformers sat comfortably with both political parties. Now, gradual re-regulation

Placements that Fail The soldier has right to competent command. There is no such thing as perfect record in making people decisions. Successful executives follow five ground rules. First, the

Eddie Mulligan Mulligan, currently Fonterra general manager – UAE, Gulf and developing markets, returns to New Zealand in June to lead The New Zealand Merino Company’s international marketing operations. Brett

Down in Wellington our politicians are almost through the financial review season – that is the time of year when the leaders of every government body appear before one of

I am currently experiencing high levels of sick leave in my team with some approaching their limit. This is having negative impact on our results. How can I resolve this?

Business systems can play a vital role in helping organisations achieve good corporate governance, says Robert Gosling. Here’s how.