Executive Update eNewsletter




The fortnightly newsletter for thought leaders 12th October 2012

In this issue

China specialist Alan Carroll says China is on the verge of significant changes that will rework the landscape for NZ businesses.

And the heads of Fonterra, Mainfreight and bunch of other organisations share their China tips as NZ hits 40 years of diplomatic relations with the Middle Kingdom four years after we inked our FTA. Read more »


China reaches tipping point

NZ business leaders can expect to see significant changes in China in the next few months that will rework the landscape for how they can do business and the opportunities open to them.

So says long-time China specialist Alan Carroll. Read more »



Brands still under attack

Fonterra research has revealed more than 100 different labels in China illegally sporting the NZ dairy company’s colours, brand or logo, Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings told delegates at the recent China Business Summit in Auckland. Read more »


Talent time bomb to hit NZ/Australia

The future talent map for both New Zealand and Australia looks less than rosy, according to new research by specialist talent measurement company SHL. Read more »


Longer hours, more stress

Almost third of employees surveyed for recent Hudson NZ report say they are working more than 51 hours per week. More than quarter (26.2 percent) of them say they are working longer hours than they were year ago. Read more »



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Two new BEIA board members welcomed

Two new members have been welcomed to the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) board following the organisation’s AGM. BEIA, which is the official membership-based association of New Zealand’s business events

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Forming partnerships with Māori business

Broadcaster and journalist Mike McRoberts (Ngāti Kahungunu) will be speaking to directors and the business community at an Institute of Directors’ event Te Ōhanga Māori: Connecting with the Māori economy.

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How to overcome remote onboarding challenges

First impressions matter and employees’ early experiences heavily influence staff retention, productivity, and overall success. Shannon Karaka outlines eight actions to help improve remote employee onboarding in your organisation. A

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