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
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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.
If your employees are some of the many thousands of workers who have made the transition to working from home, it pays to be aware that it isn’t always smooth
This, too, will pass: How can we prepare for a new normal? The truth about why leadership fails (and what’s needed instead) Professional Development Guide: A new world of professional
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New Zealand business needs a new approach from Government to regulation, projects and procurement if the economy is going to start to recover. EMA chief executive Brett O’Riley has called
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Once the surge of coronavirus cases begins to taper off, the real work begins, writes John McGill, the CEO of Strategic Pay. The world is far different than it was
Government’s move to provide support and temporary relief for directors’ potential liabilities related to insolvent trading is welcome, the Institute of Directors’ chief executive Kirsten Patterson says. Referring to the
The Government’s announcement of a $6.25 billion Business Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses is a great example of collaboration in a time of crisis, BusinessNZ chief executive
The Commerce Commission has welcomed the Government’s Policy Statement today in relation to maintaining confidence in the market for essential goods and services such as grocery products. Chair Anna Rawlings
Ethanol stocks repurposed to provide urgent supply of hand sanitiser Thousands of litres of local ethanol production will be repurposed from its intended use as a fuel additive
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand Government to take a close look at the latest business and job support measures announced by the UK Government. UK Chancellor Rishi
The EMA is joining the call for Government and councils to push ahead and fast-track critical infrastructure projects throughout the upper North Island. “The Government included several major projects across
Medium and large tourism businesses around the country will be forced to lay staff off and close their doors if they do not receive immediate assistance from the Government, says
BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Government will introduce a targeted wage subsidy for businesses hurt by coronavirus. Chief executive Kirk Hope said, in a media release, that the whole
The Diversity Works New Zealand board of trustees has appointed Maretha Smit as the organisation’s new chief executive. A media release from Diversity Works says she has held a number
Gisborne has retained its gold medal for three consecutive quarters in the ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard for the fourth quarter of 2019. A media release from ASB says that house
See Things Differently With 19 best-sellers to his name, Seth Godin is a marketing and leadership titan. He equips business leaders, marketers and entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves, connect with their
Whilst every shared service organisation is undergoing some level of transformation to their back office functions, everyone is starting from a different place with a different set of constraints. So
The Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, (Infracom) is kicking off work to improve New Zealand’s infrastructure and lift the country’s long-term planning and capability, it says. Infracom chair, Dr Alan Bollard
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia have joined 13 of the world’s largest professional accounting organisations committing to a call to action in response to climate change.
Plastics New Zealand’s CEO Rachel Barker has called for a crackdown on greenwashing – where manufacturers claim their products are renewable or plastic free when they aren’t. She says in
While director remuneration can be complex, the Institute of Directors says setting fees should be fair, defensible and transparent. In a statement released following calls from the New Zealand Shareholders
It costs organisations A$18,982 on average to hire one employee, and an average of A$34,440 to hire a new executive or A$23,059 for senior-level managers, according to research by ASX listed
RaboResearch released a comprehensive update on February 12 on the Coronavirus and its current and potential impacts on New Zealand food and agribusiness sector. INTRO RaboResearch’s update begins by
In 2019 there was an eight percent increase in New Zealand wine exports, with total export value now reaching a record $1.86 billion, according to New Zealand Winegrowers. The USA
This year New Zealand’s directors must do more to embrace and lead societal change, the Institute of Directors says. The IoD was referring to findings of the global Edelman Trust
Join the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ for an International Women’s Day breakfast panel. Since 1998, our International Women’s Day events have become institutions around Australia. In 2020, we
Entries have opened for the second New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards, which looks to shine the spotlight on rainbow inclusive organisations. The 2020 Awards will be held on May 1
The New Zealand, Singapore and Chile digital economy partnership deal will significantly help Kiwi companies grow their digital trade, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says, noting that digital trade is
FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW A new year and a fresh start. And certainly, something does feel very fresh about reaching the 2020s. For our first issue of the year we’ve looked
New Zealand and Australian businesses have some way to go in earning their customers’ trust around data-gathering and sharing. By Ian Hulme. Data is king in today’s global economy; it
Setting pay without a remuneration policy in place can lead to inconsistent application and subsequent revisiting of pay levels on a ‘squeaky wheel’ basis, which can be costly and time-consuming,
Cyber-risks are no different to other areas of risk. Boards must grasp the specific risks, determine risk appetite and take actions to deal with cyber-risk. By Cathy Parker. Cybersecurity –
If something goes horribly wrong, what is a CEO to do? One thing best avoided is the “no comment” response. By Dwayne Alexander. “No comment” is the reflexive response from
Long, hot summer days… and it’s more casual at work too. But there are many ways that holiday casual differs from workplace casual, writes Jackie O’Fee. Ah… January. The start
Kate Kearins wonders if the trend toward juniorisation of the workplace has returned. In the name of being model employees, many of us have moved out of our traditional 9am
Facial recognition technology is here. But as with many fast-moving technological developments, the law has not always kept up with the pace of change, which leads to varying approaches taken
PUTTING CHILD AND YOUTH WELL-BEING AT THE HEART OF BUSINESS MANAGING FOR A BETTER WORLD GOVERNANCE STRATEGY REMUNERATION CORPORATE STYLE
The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to identify policies and interventions that could maximise the economic contribution of New Zealand’s frontier firms. The commission has received the terms of
Back again after outstanding success in 2019, the Workforce Analytics & HR Data Conference is coming to New Zealand with a stellar line-up of 25+ industry expert speakers to share key
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has released its Top Five Issues for Directors in 2020. The institute says that an increasingly complex governance landscape means there is an array of
Wellington businessman, Vaughan Renner, has been re-elected BusinessNZ president at BusinessNZ’s annual general meeting. Andrew Hunt, president of EMA, and Andrew Leys, president of the Otago Southland Employers Association, have
DECEMBER SSUE OUT NOW Rolling into 2020 It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of the year. Call it an age-related problem, but the years really do
In terms of retention, market data might make it clear why people are leaving, or point to there being more work to do elsewhere. Meanwhile, remuneration for new roles can
Lifelong learning has become something we hear repeatedly, but that shouldn’t deflect from the fact that in today’s fast-changing world, nobody is immune from the need to keep learning and
A social licence to operate means focusing first on doing the right thing, and only then being concerned with being seen to do the right thing. By Dwayne Alexander. In
It is becoming clearer that directors have a legal as well as moral imperative to consider climate change in their decision-making, says Cathy Parker. The Aotearoa Circle Sustainable Finance Forum obtained
Speaking to a team member about their hair colour, numerous piercings or inappropriate dress can be very tricky. Jackie O’Fee outlines how to start the conversation. “So, how do you
The key to a modern workplace is to make it a place where employees want to be and you’re already a step ahead in attracting and retaining talent, writes Graham
The dichotomy for senior management is that you don’t own the culture in the organisation yet through your actions (or inactions) you have the power to destroy it. By Colin
How to get rid of a toxic culture Moving from ‘she’ll be right’ to ‘is she/he okay?’ Catering for today’s workforce with tomorrow’s office A changing world of business education
Media Corp International’s 2nd annual CIO Leaders Summit will bring together over 150 of the country’s most senior IT and technology leaders on the 28th of April 2020 at the
New Zealand is extremely well-placed to increase its share in the NZ$647 billion global space economy,” says Minister for Economic Development, Phil Twyford. A new report has found New Zealand’s
More directors are likely to be deterred from taking up roles than 12 months ago, the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) and ASB’s 2019 Director Sentiment Survey has found. The annual
The Productivity Commission has outlined three options for improving income security in New Zealand and is seeking public submissions on the options. The commission says that New Zealand is stuck
Movement in New Zealand’s Asian partnerships shows the value of consistent work towards free trade, says ExportNZ. Executive director Catherine Beard says, in a media release, that the partial completion
NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Taking personal charge of your digital footprint As the digital world encroaches further and further into our daily physical lives, and as our personal digital footprints
In today’s hyper-connected online world, any damage to your reputation stays around pretty much forever, so it is even more important to guard your reputation. By Cathy Parker. A key
It’s important to understand the practices applying to gender and pay in your organisation to minimise the likelihood of engagement in a formal pay equity settlement process, says Catherine Fitzsimons.
Whether ‘big A’ Agile is achieved or not is largely dependent on the operating culture and leadership capability of any organisation trying to implement it, writes Frank Harkin. The owner
How would our leadership appointments change if we looked for competence, humility and courage, before judging on how confident someone appears? By Megumi Miki. In a Harvard Business Review (HBR)
Having a few people in your organisation who are skilled with data is no longer sufficient. We’re reaching the point where being able to understand and manipulate data is becoming
If you are a more mature worker, the big question is what do you wear to still look current without looking as if you are trying to be “down with
Empathy is like a muscle – use it or lose it. If Barack Obama, Bill Gates and Sheryl Sandberg can make time for reading fiction, what excuse do you have?
Five everyday exercises for building empathy The data revolution: Why your organisation needs to lift its data game. Agile: It is all about trust Managing for a better world
The Growth Faculty is proud to present best-selling author, TED Talk sensation and self-described optimist Simon Sinek LIVE in New Zealand. He inspired and energised his New Zealand audience
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual National EA Leadership Forum 2019! Are you an EA ready to advance beyond the role of executive assistant, build a leadership mentality and possibly explore
Don’t miss the Women in Leadership Summit this December! Over the last six years, the Women Leaders Institute has consistently delivered a high-impact leadership conference for emerging and established women
