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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here’s four ideas to help you swim more easily in this powerful era of change. By Janine Garner.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is the “new normal” impacting on how we dress for the office? From the work Jackie O’Fee has been doing over the past month it appears not much has changed.
Here is an innovative solution to offering your employees more flexibility. When we first heard about the four-day work week, BioGro thought we could do something fairer too and so
The pandemic has accelerated calls for more remote and flexible work
New technologies can help create diverse workplaces The future of workplace flexibility Reclaim your time: Clever productivity tools tech-savvy leaders use Time for a career pivot? Tips on winning bids and
Finalists in the 2020 Diversity Awards NZ have been announced with the judges recognising 32 entrants for the work they are doing to advance a culture of inclusion in New
A global study found that the most inclusive working environments for access employees achieved an average of 28 percent higher revenues …
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2020 quarter shows the NZ economy ploughing through unchartered waters in the wake of the Covid crisis, with the worst impacts yet to
Our current extreme market operating environment calls for extraordinary measures, including temporary relief from liability around company continuous disclosure provisions, according to the Institute of Directors. A media release from
Even before the effects of the global pandemic, the value of employees who think and act differently was unparalleled, writes Mykel Dixon.
A recently published study by a leadership scholar at Massey University, Dr Suze Wilson…
In these uncertain times agility is needed for the big pivot –for making bolder decisions more quickly with imperfect information and knowing that …
The AI Forum of New Zealand has recently published a set of guiding principles to help build public trust in the development and use of artificial intelligence across New Zealand.
As New Zealand leaves Covid-19 Level 2, the upper North Island emerges in a stronger position employment-wise, according to an industrial recruitment company. Tradestaff, which supplies temporary and permanent workers
Listen now to: John Allen: Discussing an accessible future & what lies ahead after Covid How to dress for virtual meetings and while working from home
The EMA says its 7000 members and businesses across the country are relieved at the Government’s announcement of Alert Level 1 from midnight Monday…
New Zealand’s business events sector says it has received a boost with confirmation large events with separate groups of 100 can now go ahead. Conventions & Incentives New Zealand chief
The EMA says rising inquiries to its AdviceLine and the announcement by Fletchers of about 1000 redundancies
Nearly three in four CFOs plan to shift at least five percent of previously on-site employees to permanently remote positions post the coronavirus, according to a survey by global research
BusinessNZ has welcomed the focus on jobs in the May 14 Budget. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope said in a media release that the $3.2 billion extension to the Wage
The announcement that travel within New Zealand will be allowed at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 is a huge relief to the tourism industry, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “This is a
Stewart Forsyth explains how to match existing experience and skills against new jobs in a new industry.
Remembering to breathe is important.
The Productivity Commission has published an issues paper for its inquiry into lifting the performance of New Zealand’s “frontier firms”. The commission says in a media release that these are
The current pandemic might help focus minds on the fact that companies have duties in terms of staff health and need to follow the same processes …
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Get your MAY issue now Nothing is certain anymore as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact around the world. As well as the terrible human tragedy, the impact it’s having on
View PDF here. A new world of professional leadership development As the coronavirus epidemic changes every aspect of our society and our economy, professional leadership development in New Zealand and
Here are FIVE ways company leaders can do their best for staff, customers and the bottom line. The great business savant Richard Branson famously said: “Clients do not come first.
When leaders demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion it radiates an important message in the business about safety and workplace inclusion. Martin King offers advice for businesses on their
Given so many of us are currently ‘meeting’ through Zoom in tee shirts and jeans, what will ‘normal office dress’ look like when we return to work? As I write
Good leadership is just as often about what you don’t do, as what you do, writes David Pich. When it comes to building leaders, there is an inundating stampede of
It’s time for leaders to excel. Tony Smale, of Forté Management, asks what leaders’ rebound strategies are and explains why being in a position to rebound once this is all over is so important.
