Further evidence that the rural sector is driving the economic recovery comes from MAF data which shows big improvements in farm profitability… we reveal who the finalists are in this year’s survey of NZ’s Most Reputable Organisations… significant shortage in leadership and management skills has been uncovered… while other research suggests current recruitment procedures are failing, resulting in inadequate hires and lack of high performers. Read more »
A significant – and welcome – lift in pastoral sector profitability, reported by MAF this week, is enabling farmers to restore bank balances, as Executive Update’s economic correspondent Bob Edlin reports. Read more »
Finalists have been found in NZ Management’s Most Reputable Organisations survey which identifies this country’s reputation leaders in four categories: private sector companies, state-owned enterprises, government departments and not-for-profit organisations. Read more »
While technical and trade skills are widely acknowledged as critical areas of skills shortage in Australia and New Zealand, new data from the Leadership, Employment and Direction (L.E.A.D.) Survey reveals that there is also significant skills shortage in leadership and management. Read more »
The numbers paint bleak picture for employers. Of every 10 employees, four are not good hires, eight aren’t engaged in their work and six are actively seeking new employment. These are the disturbing statistics from research undertaken by recruitment company Hudson. Read more »
The trend of growth in employment has flattened out, according to the latest analysis by the Department of Labour’s research centre, but is expected to pick up moderate momentum again in the next three quarters. Read more »
The Reserve Bank is asking the public for feedback on a proposal that banks must provide a minimum level of cash services so people, businesses, and community groups can withdraw
Employers who use AI responsibly in the hiring process, with clear intent and strong human oversight, will be better positioned to compete for talent while maintaining trust, writes Alan Price.
Finalists in the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ have been announced, with the judges recognising 50 entrants for the mahi they are doing to grow inclusive workplaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.
