As more and more New Zealand companies can trace their parentage to foreign shores, Ellen Read takes a look at what it takes to run a Kiwi company with foreign ownership – the challenges and the rewards. It takes careful communication, regular contact and proven success according to the New Zealanders leading local businesses for global companies.
‘Work’ and ‘fun’ may not be words traditionally uttered in the same breath. However, recent research suggests that ‘fun’ is exactly what today’s employees want. Given New Zealand’s tight labour market, it would seem worthwhile to investigate whether a driver like ‘fun’ is a mere fad, or something that could have serious implications for retaining and attracting talented staff.
Offering employees the flexibility to work away from the office is increasing in popularity. It can provide cost benefits for employers and can help attract and retain quality staff but it also presents a set of unique management challenges. Management takes a look at the increasingly popular arrangement.
