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
OCTOBER ISSUE OUT NOW The way we communicate is changing so very profoundly. With family and friends overseas it is all through Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, Instagram, Google Hangouts, Apple Facetime
Disclosing the remuneration range when advertising a position may encourage more high-quality candidates to apply, writes Krista Kelland. Defining a remuneration range before advertising a role promotes transparency and equity
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Falkenstein is donating $600,000 to the University of Auckland Business School to fund up to 14 top students to travel to Silicon Valley. While there, they
It pays to remember that a workplace health and safety prosecution is a criminal offence, says Cathy Parker, as she outlines why vehicles account for 73 percent of workplace fatalities.
Technological progress need not eliminate jobs; automation can allow new and expanded worthwhile activities, writes Nik Green. Technology can have many different effects on the labour market – it can
Recent research has found New Zealanders rank work-life balance at number two in what they want from an employer and yet the perception is work-life balance is not a high
To succeed in today’s world, leaders need to be flexible and empathetic, says Zac de Silva, who also sees leadership evolving to offer a more personalised approach to managing each
We all have unconscious expectations of what a person in a certain role should dress like and if that expectation isn’t met, it can make us question if that person
As mental health resources across the country are set to receive a boost in government funding, business leaders have an important role in supporting the mental health of their workforce.
To move in front, make progress and head towards the future. Nothing about this definition suggests standing still or lagging… Find out more It’s that forward focus that has defined
SEVEN STEPS TO SECURE MENTAL WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE DISPERSED DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN DISCONNECTED GOVERNANCE MANAGING FOR A BETTER WORLD
The EMA is recommending a regionalised approach by upper North Island councils to solving local government issues highlighted in its discussion paper ahead of the October 12 local body elections.
Tourism attraction Auckland Museum has won a national award for showing leadership in advancing diversity and inclusion in its workplace and the community it operates in. The museum’s director of
SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW A new take on workplace design The images of the thousands of hectares ablaze in the Amazon, “the lungs of the world” has prompted in international
The MBA has long been the pinnacle of academic achievement for business professionals. Today it is increasingly weighted towards experiential learning, leadership development and mind expansion. Sit down with a
Having a visible volunteering commitment in your organisation is important for recruitment and retention, writes Sally O’Brien. Back in the day employee benefits might include health insurance, life insurance,
As the future of work becomes today’s reality, the way we work continues to evolve and shift, as more people become self-directing and self-selecting in their roles. And this means
There is a huge amount of data out there in the area of pay. The challenge is not only getting to grips with the better information but also understanding the
A recent amendment to the UK Companies Act now requires directors to act with regard to the long-term and in making decisions stipulates they look at employee interests, business relationships
Workplace design is a powerful tool to cultivate a growth mindset. To achieve this, architects need to operate at the intersection of organisational policies, brand values, employee profile and wellness
Current research on neuroplasticity and adult learning suggests adults are more malleable than we might previously have believed and given the right conditions, we can rewire our brains. By Kate
Additional funding to support employer-led training initiatives in literacy and numeracy is welcomed by BusinessNZ, its chief executive Kirk Hope says. “It is great to see the Government partnering with
The EMA says much is riding on the board and chief executive of the new National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) announced by Infrastructure Minister Hon. Shane Jones, with a difficult task
Supplied by Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand: Success in business rests heavily on getting a good return on your investment. From producing products, to upgrading technological
Diversity in your organisation is important, and in many cases, critical.
