New category for 2024 Diversity Awards NZ
February 8, 2024
The 2024 Diversity Awards NZ will include a new Respectful Culture category.
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Three sectors can transform Auckland into a global tech hub – report
January 25, 2024
A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – Creativetech, Fintech and Healthtech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, according to a new report.
Professional services firm trials nine-day fortnight
January 17, 2024
Advisory firm, Grant Thornton is trialling a nine-day fortnight in what it believes to be a first for the professional services industry in New Zealand. A statement from the company
Personal Branding vs the Traditional CV
December 22, 2023
In the New Zealand job market of 2024, the curriculum vitae will continue its descent into redundancy because it is essentially an historical document, according to one coaching and recruitment company.
Leadership tips for 2024
December 21, 2023
If you are contemplating your next career move during the Christmas and summer hiatus, Shannon Barlow offers 24 tips for career development and leadership growth in 2024. 1. Building trust: Prioritise
Why neurodivergent people can find the recruitment process harrowing
December 20, 2023
For many neurodivergent people, the recruitment process is so unaligned with the individual’s skill set (and those required for the job), that they cannot even get their foot in the
Leadership in 2024: Navigating turbulent waters
December 14, 2023
Social entrepreneur and change-maker, Minnie Baragwanath offers five tools for resilience, possibility thinking and leadership in 2024. The question almost every journalist asks me these days is, do I ever
Unlocking leadership potential through vertical development
December 12, 2023
How leadership development can bring out the best in your team. By Aenslee Tanner and Jo-Marie Baker. In a fast-paced world, leadership skills are often overlooked. Many individuals are promoted into leadership
Bridging the skills development gap for working professionals
December 6, 2023
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous learning, development, and adaptation is crucial for working professionals aiming to remain competitive. The same can also be said for university and higher
Revamped MBA ensures ‘access to excellence’
December 6, 2023
The University of Auckland is incorporating unprecedented levels of flexibility into its new-look MBA for 2024 – continuing a 40-year legacy of innovation. A number of strategic and practical measures
The MBM gets a refresh
December 6, 2023
The AUT Master of Business Management of Programme’s emphasis on practical application and experiential learning is a popular addition to the postgraduate landscape. The Master of Business Management (MBM) is
Future-focused executive education
December 6, 2023
Kiwi business professionals have no shortage of educational programmes and short courses to choose from to improve their performance and potential. NZBusiness checked out the menu offered by one of
MBA guide
December 6, 2023
Unlock your potential to become an exceptional leader with the University of Waikato’s life-changing MBA programme. Location: Hamilton campus. The next Tauranga intake will be in March 2025. Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/go/mba
Employment Outlook 2024: Tech Upskilling Needed to Remain Competitive
December 5, 2023
A combined 69% of companies anticipate increasing their hiring needs in 2024, a recent Randstad survey has found. By Richard Kennedy. As we reflect on the past 12 months, a
Reserve Bank community cash trials to start next year
December 4, 2023
Rural New Zealand communities lacking commercial bank over-the-counter or ATM cash services will be invited to take part in trials starting next year of new ways to help individuals and
What’s the key to AI readiness?
November 29, 2023
While small AI implementations are possible with the right tech and security settings, technology can’t govern itself (nor should it), writes Microsoft’s Sarah Carney. We’re just approaching a year since
NZ corporates committed to sustainability – survey
November 28, 2023
Businesses are optimistic about the future and remain committed to sustainability, according to a survey of New Zealand corporates, conducted by the Sustainable Business Network. The network says its report, Sustainability
Economic squeeze takes centre stage for directors – survey
November 24, 2023
Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023. Asked to name the most significant impediments
What corporations aren’t disclosing about their CO2 emissions
November 16, 2023
Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’ despite a lack of reporting on Scope 3 key categories, a new
Larger organisations struggling with rising costs
November 10, 2023
This year’s pressures have struck very large businesses, those with more than 1,000 staff, the hardest and they are more than twice as likely to make redundancies to reduce costs
Special Digital September issue – Accelerated Digital Transformation
November 9, 2023
Is the use of AI in business disrespectful to customers? Generative AI in the manufacturing sector. Deepfake scams: Every business leader should be prepared A “Lean” approach to boosting New
Being extraordinary by confronting your ordinary
November 7, 2023
Mike Bennetts, former CEO of Z Energy, has launched his first book, delving into the impact of leadership on organisational performance and personal growth. Leadership is the cornerstone of success, and
More sick days, more problems?
November 2, 2023
A new survey has revealed the challenges of increased sick leave for businesses in New Zealand. New Zealand’s increased sick leave entitlements are giving businesses new issues to balance, with
Managing through busy times
October 23, 2023
Do you feel like you’re constantly under the pump managing your work load? Kate Kearins shares some valuable advice to help you through those busy peaks. When asked “How are
Workplace conflict: High performers acting out or misunderstood?
October 17, 2023
While workplace conflict is increasing, the solution could lie in understanding and nurturing the unique strengths and needs of high-performing employees, says Simone Ellen Keller. A more polarised society and
Transactional recruiting robs employers and jobseekers
October 17, 2023
New Zealand’s employers are being urged to be less clinical in their hiring practices as, increasingly, candidates report that job interviews seem to be turning into a checklist exercise. Kathryn
After FIFA: Lessons to keep the economy moving forward
September 14, 2023
It is time for business owners and leaders to embrace some of the lessons the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup phenomenon delivered, write Michelle Allbon and Auriga Martin. The 2023
Leading the Charge: How leaders can pave the way for mental well-being
September 8, 2023
How can business leaders inspire others to take care of their mental well-being? By Laurence McLean. Today’s emphasis on work-life balance means the ‘workaholic’ seniors championed in previous years are
Managing mid-winter malaise
August 13, 2023
Kate Kearins offers six ideas on how leaders can help beat that mid-winter feeling of ‘blah’ in the workplace. It’s hard to admit but we all know the feeling: work
Longer lifespans mean the need to rethink work and retirement
July 16, 2023
Longer lifespans are causing individuals, governments and business leaders to rethink their approach to work and retirement. Life expectancy increased from an average of 46 to 73 years between 1950
Serious tech skills shortage will keep impacting the economy
February 13, 2023
The serious ongoing digital skills shortage will continue to impact all parts of the economy unless Aotearoa gets better at investing in the future and musters more students into tech
How to manage upwards
February 13, 2023
Managing up is not about blindsiding, ignoring or sidestepping your manager to seek higher Counsel. Nor is it about sucking up, demanding attention, or doing the work of a poorly
Changes ahead for the not-for-profit sector
February 13, 2023
Board directors working in the not-for-profit sector would be wise to hone up on new legislation coming into force. By Cathy Parker. A majority of directors probably currently serve, or
Is your online presence failing people with disabilities?
February 13, 2023
Too few of New Zealand’s e-commerce sites meet even the basic accessibility standards for internet users with disabilities, says a local ecommerce specialist. Managing director of ecommerce integration specialists, Convergence,
Get wise on data before yours is stolen and leaked
February 13, 2023
CEOs at every level must put more effort into understanding, defending and commercialising their greatest intangible asset – their data. By Joel Hanrahan. In a series of dark web blog
Major Gathering of Asia-Pacific business leaders
January 16, 2023
Sustainability, digitalisation and resilient, inclusive trade will be key themes of a major gathering of senior Asia-Pacific business leaders to be held in Auckland early this year – the first
How to improve your group decisions by avoiding biases
January 16, 2023
While there are clear benefits associated with a group decision-making process, there are also some pitfalls to watch out for – namely biases that can emerge. By Story Dealy Cottrell. Why do we
Less than one third of employees believe their pay is fair
January 16, 2023
Less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly, while just 34 percent of employees believe their pay is equitable, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey
Creativity is key when responding to wage pressure
January 16, 2023
In order to stand out from the crowd and attract a wider range of employees, companies that consider which demographic and type of workforce they are aiming to recruit, and
Bullying at work: Managing the elephant in the room
January 16, 2023
Incidences of bullying and harassment at work are far from uncommon and while the statistics vary somewhat, it seems employees are increasingly cognisant of their rights and the legal ramifications
What to do about employee disconnect
January 16, 2023
The balance of power between workers and their bosses is shifting. The exchange of value has shifted from the transactional factors of fair pay for a day’s work, to a
Management February 2023
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Consultation opens on potential need for regulation of new money forms
December 7, 2022
The Reserve Bank is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to the opportunities and challenges from new forms of private money such as cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Ian Woolford, Director of
Growing a sustainable digital future
November 13, 2022
New Zealand’s economic future must rest with sustainable, high-value tech jobs producing goods and services with a much-reduced carbon footprint, writes Graeme Muller. Hi-tech and digital technologies can help
Forecast: 60 million APAC Jobs lost to Automation by 2040
November 13, 2022
A declining working population and rising costs to hire and retain employees will force firms in Asia Pacific to invest more in automation. Global research firm Forrester is forecasting
Successfully growing career opportunities for your people
November 13, 2022
Concerned with the lack of career growth opportunities for a large proportion of its workforce, HEB Construction amended its foundational learning programme to ensure it opened up pathways to formal
How security technology can make hybrid work more cost effective
November 13, 2022
New Zealand-based manufacturer, Gallagher, is a technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management, and perimeter protection. Its security solutions are in use within the highest levels of national
Modern Slavery: Why your organisation needs to address the issue
November 13, 2022
One in every 150 people in the world today is living in modern slavery and New Zealand is not immune with an estimated 3,000 people here in some form of
Really putting the ‘remote’ into remote working
October 17, 2022
Working from home is a new reality for many, but it need not be just for employees. What if the boss moves out of town first? By Cathy Parker.
Employers encouraged to embrace neurodiversity
October 17, 2022
Unwavering focus, superior analytical ability and mathematical talent are just some of the untapped skills neurodivergent people can bring to workplaces, according to a recent report. Dr Dana L. Ott,
Leadership in 2023: Challenging ingrained beliefs.
October 17, 2022
While the idea of participative leadership has dominated the leadership textbooks for years, the driving forces for change now come from within organisations – a multigenerational workforce, with different values
Making sustainable practices work
October 17, 2022
The challenge of decarbonising is one that requires concerted action – from the collective top tier through government policy and regulatory change, to organisations rethinking and redesigning ways of working,
How a Zero Trust approach protects your people and your data
October 17, 2022
Nearly 60 percent of cybersecurity leaders in New Zealand and Australia view their security approach as antiquated, a worrying statistic in an environment of increased breaches and cyber attacks. A
Are Friday office drinks a thing of the past?
October 17, 2022
As employees continue to embrace working from home, Cathy Hendry suspects there will be more developments and initiatives to encourage workers back to the office. With employees embracing working from
Management November 2022
October 13, 2022
Modern Slavery: Why your organisation needs to address the issue How a Zero Trust approach protects your people and your data How security technology can make hybrid work more
Making work from home… workable
August 14, 2022
Kate Kearins delves into how leaders can support colleagues to approach their work from home days more effectively. Before the pandemic, work-from-home was largely considered either an ideal or an
What is retirement in 2022?
August 14, 2022
If our jobs define us, who are you after you retire, asks Cathy Parker. And how can leaders hold onto these valuable employees? One of my close contacts posed a
A more inclusive tech sector
August 14, 2022
Work is underway to introduce new pathways into tech careers but they all rely on companies willing to get involved and take on apprentices or graduate interns. By Graeme Muller.
The future of work requires new mindsets
August 14, 2022
Datacom has undertaken a major project examining mindsets, macro trends and industry pressures. Drawing on extensive international and local research and the experiences of its customers, the company is proposing
The Value of Virtue – Seven reasons why Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s crisis leadership has been so effective
August 14, 2022
THE CONVERSATION: The war in Ukraine would test even the most hardened political operator: millions forced to flee their homes, thousands (including many civilians) killed or injured, evidence of Russian
A new tomorrow for geoscience technology
August 14, 2022
The world faces a series of seemly intractable mega challenges – transition energy, climate, societal expectations of sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, resource scarcity, to name a few. And there are geoscientists
Wage pressure is taking off
July 15, 2022
While wage inflation and CPI do not directly correlate, the massive jump in cost of living, coupled with low unemployment, has resulted in the biggest change in salary movement at general
The key to solving the talent shortage
July 15, 2022
There is a pool of talent in New Zealand that is largely going untapped, writes Mela Lush. New Zealand is experiencing a labour and skills shortage. Labelled as the Great
Reorienting the approach to cyber threats
July 15, 2022
Security leaders need to be considering how they can reorient their approach to cyber threats, understanding that attackers have the means to infiltrate even the most robust perimeters. By Chris
Stepping up to your full potential
July 15, 2022
Negative thought patterns and an intense inner critic can take a leader from self-doubt down a path to sabotage, says author and leadership coach, Brenda James. She tells Management what
Private finance answer to global water scarcity
July 15, 2022
A global financier is calling for never-before-seen levels of cooperation between financial advisories, insurance firms, banks, wealth and asset managers, investment companies, fintech groups and auditors in the fight against
Top Eight Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022-23
July 15, 2022
Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation
Management August 2022
July 14, 2022
A new tomorrow for geoscience technology Understanding the weight on security leaders’ shoulders The value of virtue: Why Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s crisis leadership has been so effective The future of work requires
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
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
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