This is the last Executive Update for 2012; we will return in the week beginning January 14, 2013. We wish you all very happy and restful festive season, and return to work rejuvenated for the year ahead. Read more »
New Zealand workers can expect only modest pay rises next year while high growth markets in nearby Asia will see salaries increase by up to three times that of their Western neighbours, according to the latest pay forecast data gathered by global management consultancy Hay Group. Read more »
The level of shareholder scrutiny on corporate governance practices will increase over the next few years, according to Deloitte’s Director 360: Degrees of Progress survey released earlier this month. Read more »
Air New Zealand’s Rob Fyfe, Fonterra’s Sir Henry van der Heyden and Ngai Tahu’s Mark Solomon share their views on vision, success and leadership in video extracts from the recent Deloitte/Management magazine Top 200 Awards. Read more »
New research shows nearly two thirds (61%) of Kiwi workers are planning to leave their job in 2013 – double the amount from last year – according to the latest Randstad World of Work Report. Read more »
Support for apprenticeships, research & development and reduction in red tape were the strong themes from recent Grant Thornton IBR survey.
Given the ongoing challenging economic environment Pam Newlove, co-chair and partner, Grant Thornton New Zealand, said the surprise is more in what businesses want the Government not to do rather than an interventionist approach.
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
Phoenix Recycling Group has appointed Phil Hand as its new chief executive officer. The company says Hand brings a wealth of knowledge from New Zealand and Australia’s manufacturing and primary
