As expected, the Reserve Bank left the Official Cash Rate unchanged yesterday. But as economic correspondent Bob Edlin reports it has done nothing to appease exporter concerns about the NZD’s continuing climb against the USD. This is also the real reason behind Warner Bros uneasiness about producing the Hobbit movies here, according to one commentator. Read more »
Notching up phenomenal revenue growth rate of nearly 1900% over the past three years earned niche finance provider Telecom Rentals top placing on this year’s Deloitte’s Fast 50 – ahead of web-based retailer Nature Shop (1106%), lighting technology company Energy Light (1081%) and mobile software company Mobilis (1078%). Showing little evidence of being dampened by flat economy, this year’s Fast 50 have collectively delivered more than 800 jobs and grown the Kiwi economy by $761 million over the past three years. Read more »
Despite increasingly widespread belief that there is direct connection between company’s gender diversity and its business success, this is still not reflected in top management makeup – because it’s just not seen as priority. Read more »
Managing colleague with 10 or 15 more years of experience than you can present unusual challenges of motivation, boundary-setting, and leadership. Here are some tips to get the most out of senior managers. Read more »
New Zealand is seen as being one of the least corrupt countries in the world, earning equal top place with Denmark and Singapore on the 2010 Transparency International Corruption Index of 187 countries. Read more »
Entrepreneur and 42 Below founder Geoff Ross says there are two distinct business cultures in New Zealand – accelerated and “ball & chain”. “You can sense which culture businesses fit into – with the accelerators, you can feel the sense of urgency and energy as you walk in the door.” Read more »
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
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.
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
