New programme allows employees to work overseas
May 16, 2022
A new initiative enables Randstad New Zealand’s permanent staff of 65 team members to apply to work from anywhere in the world for up to four weeks annually and be
Management Editorial Team
Who is minding the gap?
May 13, 2022
The gender pay gap is alive and well in 2022. By Cathy Parker I am writing this on International Women’s Day (IWD) after watching a stimulating webcast from Global Women
Business 101: Decent work in decent work conditions
May 13, 2022
We might have relatively fully employment in New Zealand currently, but do we have decent work? And just as important – are we educating for, and providing, decent work for
Embedding cyber resilience into your organisation
May 13, 2022
We’re at a crossroad where cyber resilience has become a defining mandate of our time – to anticipate future threats, withstand, recover from cyber-attacks, and adapt to future digital shocks.
Embracing a culture of care
May 13, 2022
Public Trust is a self-funded autonomous Crown Entity employing more than 400 people and, as an essential service, it has continued to deliver its services during various alert level settings
Cultivating curiosity helps retain talent
May 13, 2022
New Zealand companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including higher levels of employee satisfaction and engagement, according to recent research by SAP. Capitalising on Curiosity, a
NZ’s skill shortage may be broader than we realise
April 17, 2022
A recent survey to understand what roles have been most affected by the shortage of skilled workers has thrown up a surprising result. By Cathy Hendry. The shortage of skilled
Mind the migrant pay gap
April 17, 2022
Workplaces need to address the bias and barriers to equality faced by migrants in New Zealand. By Maretha Smit. If you were an engineer working in New Zealand in 2018,
Chronicles of a waste engineer
April 17, 2022
While change can take many forms, it doesn’t have to be a “big-ticket” item to make a real difference to performance. It is more important to make the improvements manageable
Are you overwhelmed with over-planning?
April 17, 2022
While the mental wellbeing and burnout of employees is receiving a fair amount of attention in our Covid-driven world, how are leaders themselves faring? And what stresses are they finding
Four effective ways to lift your productivity
April 17, 2022
How the world’s most productive people structure their workday, and why it makes a difference. By Amantha Imber. Ninety-six percent of people check their mobile phone within one hour of
Management May 2022
April 17, 2022
Four effective ways to lift your productivity Are you overwhelmed with over-planning? Chronicles of a waste engineer Embracing a culture of care Mind the migrant pay gap NZ’s skill shortage
Sir Jerry Mateparae: World-class leadership mana
March 21, 2022
If leadership were a contest, Sir Jerry Mateparae must surely qualify as one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent leaders. The former Chief of the Army, Chief of the Defence Force, Governor-General
Do the worst of times bring out the best in us?
October 18, 2021
“…it was the season of hope, it was the winter of despair…” Charles Dickens’ mid-19th Century observations may be truer than ever, writes Kate Kearins. “It was the best of
Defining the principles of leadership
October 18, 2021
Steve Hallett is a director and co-owner of two electrical companies in Auckland and Northland and for the past eight years has chaired the board of the Electrical Training Company
Mental health and resilience
October 18, 2021
After multiple lockdowns many businesses’ financial resources will be running low and the mental health resource of owners, directors, managers and staff is probably in a similar state, writes Cathy
Digital skills critical
October 18, 2021
Global analysis has found that the way governments respond to digitalisation during these Covid years will define the progress of their nation for years to come, says Graeme Muller. New
How digital could make or break Health NZ
October 18, 2021
As the Government begins to roll out its plans for the biggest change to the New Zealand health system since 2001, Greg Thomas says the digital side of Health NZ
Bring on the jab?
October 18, 2021
‘No jab, no job’ is a hot topic in the current climate. Here, Sherridan Cook and Gabrielle Lintott discuss what employers can, and can’t, do with regard to mandating employees
The Conversation: What te ao Māori can teach us about sustainable management
October 18, 2021
By giving us a glimpse of how to tackle troubling issues like inequality and climate change,
Management November 2021
October 17, 2021
An evolution: Defining organisational success today What te ao Māori can teach us about sustainable leadership Managing supply chain restrictions Why digital could make or break the new health regime
Pay Equity: Analysing the Gender Pay Gap in NZ 2021
August 30, 2021
Strategic Pay’s analysis shows that there is an overall gender pay gap of 18.5% in New Zealand. More than ever before, it is imperative that organisations examine the gender pay gap
Understanding your technological risks
August 15, 2021
Technology is one area where tough questions need to be asked before a board signs off on the expenditure, writes Cathy Parker. Technology can support a business, supercharge a business
AI in the health sector
August 15, 2021
Artificial intelligence is becoming more commonplace in New Zealand’s health sector, but there is still some way to go for the sector to fully embrace the available technology, says Ryl
Employees and Employers Clash on Ideal Hybrid WorkplacE
August 15, 2021
Leaders and employees agree hybrid working is more productive, but are not aligned on what is required to achieve it, according to a new survey. New data reveals that 64
Are your CX initiatives operating in a silo?
August 15, 2021
Customer experience initiatives and everyday business activity need to be aligned. Unfortunately, in many cases, they are totally disconnected, writes David Allen. For some time, analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and
Lessons from a first-time CEO
August 15, 2021
For anyone who is about to embark on their first CEO role, or aspires to do so, Mahara Inglis says it’s both the most rewarding and hardest job you’ll ever
The New Normal
July 20, 2021
A lot can happen in 12 months.A year ago New Zealand, and the rest of the world, was reeling not just from the impact of an international pandemic, but also from the
Are you doing enough to keep your current employees?
July 19, 2021
With a talent-short market, you want to avoid at all costs the need to replace any current employees tempted to move on to another role. By Cathy Hendry. The Seek NZ
Why leaders need to take a risk-based approach to data security
July 19, 2021
Few organisations apply a risk-based approach to security and privacy, and hence put themselves at risk. Management asked cyber-security expert Jatinder Oberoi to outline the best strategies organisations can take
Recruitment: Culture, branding and employee experience to the fore
July 19, 2021
New employer brand research finds that for the first time in 10 years, employees are no longer motivated by money as their top priority. By Katherine Swan. Covid had a
Dousing the flames of fatigue
July 19, 2021
If you are consistently tired before the day starts, you may be burnt out. By Kate Kearins. Chances are, you’ll have seen the spate of recent headlines decrying the ever-growing
Ways to improve the employee experience using AI
July 19, 2021
Adopting AI and automation should be considered as a strategy to transform operational processes, and with it improve the employee experience and enhance safety, writes Ian Hulme. A longstanding challenge
How will AI change work?
July 19, 2021
A new report pays particular attention to the way AI will change hiring, monitoring, and the managing of staff. By Annie Gray. A University of Otago report looking at the
Management August 2021
July 18, 2021
Lessons from a first-time CEO
Ways to improve the employee experience using AI
AI in the health sector
How will AI change work?
Why leaders need to take a risk-based approach to data securit
Pandemic leadership lessons: A North American perspective
June 21, 2021
In 2019, in the biggest private equity purchase in global aviation history, Canadian investment company ONEX paid C$5 billion for Canada’s second largest airline Westjet. Within three months, Covid had
Looking at Pay Transparency
May 31, 2021
Strategic Pay recently asked a range of New Zealand organisations how transparent they were with their employees about pay. Nearly three quarters said their employees have some access to pay
How a feedback culture can melt the ‘iceberg of ignorance’
May 24, 2021
The key to encouraging employee engagement and keeping people across company matters is by fostering a community with a healthy feedback culture, writes Monica Watt. In a post-pandemic world, we’ve
Skill shortages are starting to bite
May 24, 2021
New Zealand is now seeing hot competition for key talent and pockets of wage pressure in certain roles, writes Cathy Hendry. The horticulture industry has highlighted, in March this year,
Global cybersecurity guide for directors
May 24, 2021
Boards of directors need to play a more active role in protecting their organisation from cyber risks, according to a new study by the World Economic Forum. Cybersecurity failure is
What to do if you manage a bad boss
May 23, 2021
A great boss is alert to weak signals and signs of discontent in the workplace, writes Michelle Gibbings. The root cause of challenging workplace dynamics is usually not down to
Study: Employee well-being is A major priority for many global CEOs
May 23, 2021
A focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-Covid-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs. An IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study has found
Leading from the front
April 19, 2021
Diversity should not be something left purely for an internal diversity group. Maybe you should ask the question: what have you done recently to show your support for your diverse
‘What got us here won’t get us there’ moments
April 19, 2021
The decision to be authentic to the outcome, rather than to the undertaking, may be the most important act a good leader can make, writes Kate Kearins. I’ve been thinking
Why internal theming works in sport (and in business)
April 19, 2021
Author Matt McILraith’s new book Crusade On! Celebrating 25 years of the Crusaders outlines why internal theming is such an effective management technique, in business as much as it is
The cut of the cloth
April 19, 2021
If you want to ‘step-up’ in your career, you need to invest in that, writes Jackie O’Fee. I recently was a “prize” in an incentive programme for a nationwide sales
4 day week becoming a reality around the globe
April 19, 2021
The 4 Day Week movement has steadily picked up speed over the three years since Andrew Barnes designed the 100:80:100 social and economic model (100 percent productivity in 80 percent
Burned out? You are not alone
April 19, 2021
Burnout appears to be a growing phenomenon which leaders are increasingly aware they need to address, not just for their employees’ well-being but for their own well-being too. As a
Management May 2021
April 19, 2021
Pandemic leadership lessons: A North American perspective
4 Day Week becoming a reality around the globe
Burned out? You are not alone
Study: Employee well-being is a major priority for many global CEOs
Why internal theming works
Sustainability reporting: 10 reasons why organisations fail to disclose
March 31, 2021
Glossy magazine-style sustainability reports often fail to live up to the hype, neglecting to highlight important issues or address the tough questions. AUT Business School’s Dr Muhammad Bilal Farooq interviewed
Making wiser decisions during uncertain times
March 21, 2021
There are certain capabilities that help business leaders make wiser decisions. By Arash Arabi. The 2020 Gartner CIO Agenda started with this statement: “The goal of all organisations should be
National HR Summit New Zealand
February 12, 2021
We know the value of keeping HR leaders updated on the latest sector developments – now more than ever. That’s why we’ve partnered with Human Resources Director to bring you
2021 global technology, media and telecommunications predictions
February 11, 2021
In 2021 there will be more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide; global cloud spending will grow seven times faster than overall IT spend; and the global market
Think globally, act locally – with a twist
February 11, 2021
Covid has stripped many organisations to the bone, forcing them to examine and become crystal clear about who, and what, their priorities are. By Kate Kearins. As I write this
Pandemic trumps climate; but not for long
February 11, 2021
In reporting climate-related financial disclosures, it pays to report early, to tell a meaningful and relevant climate story and to seek to improve each year because an organisation’s reputation and
The rise and rise of facial recognition technology
February 11, 2021
Facial recognition technology is increasing in usage in New Zealand, across both the public and private sectors, but a new report raises human rights concerns. So what questions do business
NZ interactive games grew $120m in April 2020 year
December 13, 2020
New Zealand’s video game developers have proven themselves resilient through Covid-19. The interactive media sector earned $323.9 million in the year to April 1, 2020, an increase of $121 million
World Economic Forum launches an innovative framework on anti-corruption day
December 13, 2020
Corruption thrives in times of crisis, undermining social and economic development, and is something from which no country, region or community is immune. On International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9), the
Canterbury exporter David Boyd named ExportNZ chair
December 7, 2020
ExportNZ executive director, Catherine Beard, has announced that Canterbury exporter David Boyd is the new Chair of ExportNZ, taking over from Sir Ken Stevens, who recently retired from the role
Demand for in-person meetings highlighted at business events showcase
December 7, 2020
New Zealand’s only showcase for the business events industry this year, BE Reconnected brought together more than 420 event organisers and suppliers from around the country in Auckland on December
Maximising your value and purpose
December 3, 2020
In an age when turbulence and uncertainty continue to rock the world’s economies and business environment, the MBA remains a beacon of life-enhancing, career-changing knowledge and inspiration. These are interesting
New Zealand wine exports hit $2 billion
November 29, 2020
International demand for New Zealand wine has surged over the past decade, with total export value now reaching a record-breaking $2 billion, for the 12 months to October 2020, according
Is it possible for leaders to plan for 100-year events?
November 24, 2020
Is it possible to plan ahead for something so momentous and life-shattering as the pandemic, which seemed somehow inconceivable before it happened? Well, yes and no… writes Dwayne Alexander. Covid
Why not be a director?
November 23, 2020
Being a director is not for the faint hearted. It can be a full on, demanding and daunting role, but it’s also an opportunity to help build a strong, fair
Practical ways to reset your business strategy after the pandemic
November 23, 2020
Global research and advisory company, Gartner says resetting your business strategy takes place in three stages – respond, recover, and renew. As the phases of the pandemic progress, business leaders must
Cognitive automation: Redefine agility to survive
November 23, 2020
The pandemic has highlighted that companies that optimise how they use automation tools can relieve pressure on teams and help leaders make better decisions more quickly. By Rajeev Mitroo. Even in
Rethinking the way we think of work: Productivity versus value creation
November 23, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has offered the opportunity for a much more human-focused approach to productivity and for leaders to rethink the way they think of work. By Annie Gray. With
RCEP good for New Zealand
November 16, 2020
New Zealand’s benefits from RCEP are wider than just tariff relief, says ExportNZ. ExportNZ executive director Catherine Beard has welcomed the signing of the RCEP trade deal which formalises New
FMA monitoring shows steady improvement in quality of listed company audits
November 15, 2020
The Financial Markets Authority has released its Audit Quality Monitoring Report for 2020. The annual review, part of a three-year monitoring cycle of all licensed auditors, scrutinises selected audit files
Nearly 1,000 more big businesses now than two decades ago
November 1, 2020
There are now 2,690 big businesses in New Zealand employing more than 100 staff – nearly 1,000 or 58 percent more than 20 years ago, according to Stats NZ. Over
FROM THE EDITOR
October 27, 2020
BUY YOUR NOVEMBER ISSUE HERE …… While 2020 has been a year that, I am sure, many would like to forget it doesn’t seem, at this point in time at least,
Masking a good thing – looking after each other
October 27, 2020
Regardless of whether we’re in the throes of, or at the tail-end of this (or any other) pandemic, the lessons from lockdowns are applicable anywhere, anytime, writes Kate Kearins. Kate
In for the long haul: Closing the gender pay gap
October 27, 2020
Closing the gender pay gap will not be fixed by short term measures only and employers will need to accept that they are in this for the long haul, according
What’s your purpose?
October 27, 2020
Having a purpose, beyond profit, that is Governing for purpose beyond profit is one of the defining governance transformations of current times. While there was always an element of this in
Market for D&O insurance hardest in living memory
October 27, 2020
Directors in New Zealand and Australia are facing the most volatile and restrictive liability insurance market in living memory and there are no signs of it improving anytime soon. A
Why a consensus-seeking culture doesn’t always work
October 27, 2020
The larger an organisation gets, the more likely it is to inadvertently sabotage its people’s ability to make decisions and to get things done. By Steve Glaveski. It’s no secret that people
Summertime, and the dress code is not easy
October 26, 2020
Jackie O’Fee offers tips for keeping your cool in summer’s heat while maintaining your corporate dress-sense. As the countdown to the summer months begins, we start to see a shift
Global study: Mental health has become a top workplace challenge
October 26, 2020
The pandemic has brought mental health to the fore with a new global study indicating that it’s the biggest workforce issue of our time and could be for the next decade.
Management November 2020
October 26, 2020
Rethinking the way we think of work: The difference between productivity and value creation Supporting and engaging employees in challenging times Market for D&O insurance hardest in living memory Why a
NZTech: Kiwis don’t care enough about cyber security
October 21, 2020
Covid has suddenly and dramatically increased New Zealand’s reliance on digital devices and the internet, despite this CERT NZ’s research shows Kiwis are not adjusting their behaviours around cyber security
A third of employees unwilling to return to the workplace
October 21, 2020
Some 37 percent of New Zealanders who have been working remotely do not yet feel safe and happy to return to their co-located workplace, according to a survey by recruiting
Manufacturers need better access to talent and training
October 7, 2020
New Zealand manufacturers need a more coherent vocational education and training system, according to ManufacturingNZ executive director Catherine Beard. ManufacturingNZ’s Election Manifesto highlights the need for greater emphasis on the
Dealing with a Zero-Pay Increase Salary Budget during a Recession
October 5, 2020
At a time of economic downturn, employees look to the company’s leaders and HR team to provide guidance and support to keep the business operational. During a recession, organisations should
Pasifika intern programme wins diversity award
September 21, 2020
An internship programme designed to “grow the tide” of Pacific peoples influencing the public sector policies that affect all New Zealanders has won the country’s top workplace diversity award. The
Millennials hold fast to core values
September 21, 2020
A new global survey of millennials and Gen Z respondents has found a values-driven cohort, managing high levels of anxiety and stress with an increasingly low opinion of traditional institutions.
Moping, hoping and coping: How employees and employers have responded to the stress of the pandemic
September 16, 2020
How have New Zealanders been dealing with the stress of the pandemic, what have they learned and what have organisations done to help them cope? By Roy Smollan. As
NZ economy doing better than expected, but challenges remain
September 7, 2020
The latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast is less gloomy than expected, with ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley saying Auckland’s relatively rapid move from strict lockdown in March back to Alert
CEO Survey: Is talent risk one of the biggest threats to growth?
August 26, 2020
A recent survey of CEOs by KPMG has found that as a result of Covid-19, CEOs of the world’s most influential companies have identified talent risk as one of the
Longer, harder and riskier – directors fees report
August 23, 2020
When COVID-19 first hit New Zealand earlier this year, 40 percent of directors stopped being paid or took reduced fees, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD) and professional services
New technologies can help create diverse workplaces
August 17, 2020
The World Economic Forum says that as businesses emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, they have a unique opportunity to ensure that equity, inclusion and justice define the “new normal” and
Reclaim your time
August 17, 2020
The pandemic lockdown has seen many business leaders transform the way they work and it’s probably fair to say a good number will have had to up their personal technological
Stop picking winners and losers – Auckland Business Chamber
August 17, 2020
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett is calling for the Government to resolve urgently “the discriminatory list of businesses and services that can open in Level 3 while prohibiting trade
Businesses urged to adapt to keep trading
August 16, 2020
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is urging businesses to adapt to the restrictions of Alert Level 3 so they can stay open and keep trading. “With Health Minister Chris Hipkins
Business Unusual: Four ways to navigate times of uncertainty
August 16, 2020
Here’s four ideas to help you swim more easily in this powerful era of change. By Janine Garner.
Job numbers lift since lockdown but gross earnings lower
July 29, 2020
Jobs numbers continue to recover from the substantial fall in April, with rises in both May and June, according to Stats NZ. Filled jobs were up by 2,053 in June
120 NZ businesses secure funding for fast-tracking global growth
July 20, 2020
A total of 120 New Zealand businesses have been accepted into the Export Excelerator Programme designed to fast-track their global export plans. The EMA’s ExportNZ arm is fully funding 30
FROM THE EDITOR
July 14, 2020
BUY YOUR AUGUST ISSUE HERE …… Our workplaces are changing and it’s probably fair to say so are both leaders and employees as the pandemic continues to dominate how we all
Time for a career pivot?
July 13, 2020
As the global pandemic sees New Zealand unemployment levels rise, is it time for a career rethink? The fallout from the global pandemic has already seen tens of thousands of New
Let’s get a win from this
July 13, 2020
Companies have now seen that the previous concerns they had around employees working from home, and the need for present-ism, were largely overblown and that productivity was often higher at
The leader’s role in evolving best practice for bids and tenders
July 13, 2020
Tenders are becoming increasingly competitive and it is not unusual for procurement panels to be reviewing 20 or 30 tenders for one contract. Jason Cooney has ideas for leaders to
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