Getting a job
July 21, 2019
If you want to be wanted, right now and into the future, Jane McCarroll has a few ideas. The other day, right out of the blue, my partner was approached
Management Editorial Team
Battling burnout: A guide for high achievers
July 21, 2019
Chances are, if you are a high achiever, you could also be excelling in burning yourself out. By Mela Lush. Do you love your job and pride yourself in going
A suit of armour
July 21, 2019
If you don’t ‘fit’ the dress standard of your organisation and don’t want to remedy that, it may be that this isn’t the right place for you to work. By
Timing is everything for good decision-making
July 21, 2019
Each hour of the workday is not created equal. Time of day has a dramatic impact on the quality of our decision-making, thanks to a concept called decision fatigue. Amantha
Management August 2019
July 21, 2019
GETTING A JOB REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE CORPORATE STYLE IMNZ
Scholarship allows fitness lecturer to exercise his mind
July 8, 2019
Massey Executive MBA student Kieran McKendry maintains a gruelling schedule. Besides postgraduate study, he works full-time as the coordinator of the Western Institute of Technology Taranaki’s Fitness Programme, trains clients
Keeping older employees engaged and at work
July 8, 2019
A new research paper published in A-ranked journal Personnel Review has identified the factors most likely to keep older employees engaged and in the workforce. Lead author, Professor Tim Bentley
FROM THE EDITOR
June 23, 2019
JULY ISSUE OUT NOW Productivity is a very personal thing and we all like to think we are as productive as we can, and should, be. But there are always
It’s all about the experience
June 23, 2019
With the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland and Te Pae Christchurch expected to open in 2020, and Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre now in the planning, New Zealand
Floundering in the generation gap
June 23, 2019
Born between 1995 and 2015 Generation Z is the first to have 24/7 unfettered access to portable digital devices. The rise of technology and social media during their short lives
The complexity of executive remuneration
June 23, 2019
Incentive programmes with provision for clawback mean that when executives miss targets, their bonuses could be withdrawn, writes John McGill. A topic that draws mixed opinions, determining executive remuneration, can
A round of applause for the younger generation
June 23, 2019
Once the very open-minded younger generations start filling our management and governance roles we can only hope that the need for discussions around diversity, homo and trans phobia and gender
Post the Christchurch attacks: What leaders can do to foster a more inclusive culture
June 23, 2019
What more do we need to do to build inclusion and embrace diversity and how do we model this in the organisations we lead? It has to start at the
Low consumer trust: Should we be okay with it?
June 23, 2019
A new study has found that many consumers are asking if they can trust the technology companies designing, developing and deploying digital services. Do these companies understand their responsibilities? Russell
Are dress codes sexist?
June 23, 2019
A well written and gender balanced dress code can set a high standard of dress for both men and women, but can you insist on the wearing of tights and
Micro-productivity: How leaders can make small changes to create huge leaps in performance
June 23, 2019
If you manage a team, there are three simple micro-productivity tactics you can try that will have a dramatic impact on your team’s performance, writes Amantha Imber. Every minute of
Māori business profits continue strong growth
June 23, 2019
Māori authority businesses’ surplus before tax was almost $720 million in 2017, a record level for figures going back to 2012, according to Stats NZ. The surplus was achieved on
Climate Leaders Coalition celebrates its 100th signatory
June 23, 2019
The Climate Leaders Coalition is celebrating its 100th signatory – agritech and herd improvement co-operative, LIC. “We established the coalition nearly a year ago to create a movement for business
Online ethical leadership course a first for New Zealand
June 23, 2019
With the ethics of global business, political and sporting leaders under scrutiny, Victoria University of Wellington is offering a free online course in ethical leadership as part of its programme
Management July 2019
June 23, 2019
CORPORATE STYLE MANAGING FOR A BETTER WORLD REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE STRATEGY
Ageist attitudes ignoring a $2bn opportunity
June 10, 2019
A specialist recruiter for people over 45 years old is calling for urgent action from all private and public organisations to ditch ageist attitudes and benefit from experience and knowledge.
From fringe to mainstream: Sustainable Business Council celebrating 20th anniversary
June 10, 2019
On World Environment Day, the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of helping businesses be better for New Zealand. “In the past 20 years, we have seen
Insights: Leading the conversation on health and safety
May 28, 2019
With ambitious health and safety targets, there’s a lot of work to do and change needs to be driven by business and industry leaders. WorkSafe New Zealand has now
FROM THE EDITOR
May 28, 2019
JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW Very few leaders would be unaware of the need for vigilance around their organisation’s cybersecurity. But the bigger question leaders probably need to ask is not
EMA Chinese Business Centre opens
May 28, 2019
The EMA has opened the doors of its new Chinese Business Centre at its Auckland campus. The centre reflects the expansion of one of the fastest growing parts of the
BlockchainNZ to ask Government for a national strategy
May 28, 2019
BlockchainNZ will ask the Government to research and prepare a blockchain strategy for New Zealand to get up to speed with other countries. BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pascall will present
Let’s talk about our feelings
May 28, 2019
A recent Mental Health Foundation survey found that high workloads, poor work/life balance and stressful work are three causes of poor mental health in the workforce. So what can your
Beyond performance to value, in thinking about women’s leadership
May 28, 2019
A financial focus is unlikely to capture all the value a leader might generate, writes Kate Kearins. For many years, mainstream business researchers have focused on identifying the factors that
How do you know you are okay?
May 28, 2019
When it comes to cyber security issues, the question CEOs and their boards need to ask is not, ‘are we okay?’ But, ‘how do we know we are okay?’ By
Travelling for work? What to pack
May 28, 2019
How do you pack your small travel bag for multiple work events/meetings and cities? By Jackie O’Fee. I have a very successful and busy friend who travels the world for
Create a winning reward strategy
May 28, 2019
Your rewards strategy needs to take into account wh at your employees value, which means considering ‘out-of-the-box’ benefits, writes John McGill. Creating a winning reward strategy is about more than
Management June 2019
May 26, 2019
Mobilise citizens to rein in social media giants How do you know you are ok? The bottom line of trust Let’s talk about our feelings Governance Remuneration Managing for a
Live well, work hard
May 5, 2019
Fiona Clark shares some useful strategies for hard-working business owners who’re struggling to juggle their business and family responsibilities. Running a business is not a perfect work-life balance scenario, where everything
BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposals
May 2, 2019
BusinessNZ is calling for caution on banking proposals that it says would increase mortgage costs. A media release from the organisation says the Reserve Bank is proposing that New Zealand
Callaghan Innovation support for innovating business
May 2, 2019
A new tool for start-up businesses will encourage innovation, says BusinessNZ. Chief executive Kirk Hope says, in a media release, that innovation is critical for businesses to stay competitive and
FROM THE EDITOR
April 29, 2019
MAY ISSUE OUT NOW It is always fascinating to talk to individuals whose work and background means they really do see the big global picture and have a very clear-eyed
Reputations of home-grown brands shine
April 14, 2019
Home-grown New Zealand brands hold nine of the top 10 places in the Colmar Brunton Corporate Reputation Index 2019. The Corporate Reputation Index, developed in partnership with Wright Communications, measures
Scholarship allows MBA student to make a difference
April 14, 2019
The decision to tackle an MBA is big for anyone, but particularly so if you’re juggling full-time work and a young family. For Massey Executive MBA student Wendy Smith, further study
WorkSafe Insights: Well-being is the reason we go to work
April 12, 2019
Responsible investing, from both an economic and social perspective, is much more closely linked to health and safety than a lot of people realise. In a recent discussion with WorkSafe
FROM THE EDITOR
March 26, 2019
APRIL ISSUE OUT NOW The horrendous events in Christchurch have scarred our country forever and in the days since then the outpourings of grief and love and care have put our
2019 Professional Development Guide
March 25, 2019
Half of New Zealand workers have already seen their job responsibilities change as a result of automation, according to recruitment company Hays…
Workplace literacy. Everybody wins when we build it
March 25, 2019
Workplace literacy leads to improved performance, less errors, less waste and fewer problems with health and safety as well as improved behaviours, compliance, teamwork and communication, writes Jane McCarroll. Literacy
New research underway about managing performance at the top
March 25, 2019
How the performance of the top management team is dealt with is critical, because it’s absolutely linked with organisational success. By John McGill and Ann Hutchison. Dr Ann Hutchison, senior
The rise of the business hug
March 25, 2019
It seems that in the past couple of years giving a hug as a greeting or farewell has become quite the norm in business…
Why are leaders trusting their gut instinct over analytics? And what to do about it
March 25, 2019
New local research investigated the extent to which data analytics is influencing managerial decision-making…
How to turn stress into success once you reach the top
March 25, 2019
Aspiring CEOs need to be careful what they wish for; the job has its downsides too, writes Roger Jones, quoting a seasoned CEO.
Management April 2019
March 25, 2019
How to turn stress into success once you reach the top Why are leaders trusting their gut instinct over analytics? And what to do about it Professional development guide: constant
Businesses on proposed education reforms – research
March 13, 2019
More than half of employers surveyed say they will hire fewer apprentices if a Government proposal to merge polytechs into one national body is implemented – according to new research.
New Zealand lawyer numbers continue to grow
March 13, 2019
The number of New Zealand lawyers continues to grow, with more than 14,000 lawyers now holding practising certificates issued by the New Zealand Law Society. The Law Society has released
NZ HR Award 2019 Winners Announced
March 6, 2019
The Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ), in association with principal sponsor Human Synergistics, have announced the winners and finalists for the NZ HR Awards. The awards recognise excellence in human resources and
Technology’s impact on the future of work to be examined
March 4, 2019
The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to examine and report on Technological change, disruption and the future of work. Minister Grant Robertson announced the Commission’s new topic at the Work
WorkSafe Insights-Health & Safety with Nicole Rosie+Adrian Orr
February 26, 2019
In this video of the WorkSafe New Zealand’s Insights series, Adrian Orr, Governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand joins CEO Nicole Rosie. VIEW FULL VIDEO HERE.
The Governor: Grappling with the global winds of change
February 26, 2019
When Management spoke to Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, in mid-December, it had been a long year. He had moved straight into the Reserve Bank role in March 2018 without
Infrastructure Commission welcomed
February 25, 2019
BusinessNZ says the establishment of the new Infrastructure Commission will help overcome current infrastructure problems in New Zealand. Chief executive Kirk Hope says, in a media release, there’s a need
FROM THE EDITOR
February 18, 2019
MARCH ISSUE OUT NOW No leader knows everything We are all human and we all have our on-days and our off-days, no matter how senior we might be in an organisation.
Putting trades on the table
February 18, 2019
Our skills can come from everywhere. Learning from experience is the educational wave of the future, says Jane McCarroll.
Start with the right question
February 18, 2019
Setting strategy is a key for business governance, especially when the business is facing disruption or potential disruption in today’s VUCA environment, writes Cathy Parker.
Understanding the complexities of pay structures
February 18, 2019
An important part of the conversation around pay structures is how to make them transparent within the organisation and to what extent that should be facilitated. By Christine Whelan.
Life insurance review shows all boards there’s no room for complacency
February 18, 2019
There are some real warning signs in the life insurance review for all boards, particularly around setting codes of conduct, tone and culture from the top, says Kirsten Patterson. The
Drawing out the real you
February 18, 2019
Sometimes an outfit can help you bring your alter ego to the workplace to give you that little bit of extra courage you might need for an important meeting or event. By Jackie O’Fee.
The five key capabilities of effective leadership
February 18, 2019
If you look up the phrase “leaders should find people who complement them,” Google may just show you results for “leaders should find people who compliment them.” Funny – or
Perpetual Guardian releases four-day week white paper
February 18, 2019
On the first anniversary of Perpetual Guardian’s launch of the four-day week trial, Andrew Barnes, founder of the trust company, is again contributing to the global debate, releasing a white
Warehouse Group goes carbon neutral
February 18, 2019
The Warehouse Group is New Zealand’s first large company and the third major retailer in the world to go carbon neutral, says the company. A media statement from the group
Growing smarter; wine survey reveals profit, innovation and price on the up
February 18, 2019
The New Zealand wine industry continues to perform well on the back of profitability for wineries of all sizes, strengthening balance sheets and a healthy propensity for innovation. The 2018
Management March 2019
February 17, 2019
Putting trades on the table Governance Strategy Managing for a better world Life Online Corporate Style
Silos: Integrate or dissolve?
January 24, 2019
When you make the design fit the work, not forcing work to fit the design, the results are profound, writes John Cooney.
NZIM merges to become Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand
January 17, 2019
The New Zealand Institute of Management, the professional association for managers in New Zealand, and the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Australia’s peak body for managers and leaders, have joined
You, looking at you
January 17, 2019
Is the person you are sending out into the world each day, the person you think you are? Jackie O’Fee outlines a simple tool she teaches her clients to use every day.
The Social Media Conference 2019
January 16, 2019
Welcome to the 6th annual Social Media Conference – #SMCNZ19. This is the largest Social Media Conference in New Zealand and we are proud to be hosting it at SkyCity in
FROM THE EDITOR
January 16, 2019
FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW As we race into 2019 one thing is sure and that is that the pace of change is unlikely to slow down and leaders are going
Dispelling the AI myths
January 16, 2019
Your human-ness is what we need in the age of AI, write Darren Levy and Alex Hanlon.
Unconscionable bias
January 16, 2019
It is key to remember that the diversity discussion is not just around gender balance but looking at other diversities such as ethnicity, disability or sexuality, writes Cathy Parker.
BE HUMAN. BE KIND. Be both.
January 16, 2019
In a world of selfies, status updates, emojis and self-promotion leadership grounded upon kindness sounds revolutionary. We need more of it, writes Jane McCarroll.
What the future of work means for directors
January 16, 2019
Staying on top of emerging developments and issues is a continuing challenge for directors. With 2019 about to kick into top gear Kirsten Patterson offers some thoughts about the future of work from a governance perspective.
The Margin Rescue
January 16, 2019
If there is no choice but to match a competitor’s lower prices, then the “cost to serve” must also be reduced, to maintain acceptable margins, says Paul Allen who sees business lessons to learn from the movie Apollo 13.
Are you on a collision course with a workplace rival?
January 16, 2019
Data from Formula One crashes helps explain how high-stakes collisions with workplace rivals happen. By Henning Piezunka, Wonjae Lee, Richard Haynes and Matthew S. Bothner. An undeniable part of Formula
Insights – Championing Health and Safety with WorkSafe’s Nicole Rosie
January 16, 2019
In the third of WorkSafe New Zealand’s Insights series, Quinton Hall, Chief Executive of Ngāi Tahu Tourism chair joins CEO Nicole Rosie. Manaakitanga (kindness), rangatiratanga (leadership) and whanaungatanga (family) are
How to identify when it’s time for organisational change
January 16, 2019
Companies often approach organisational change in terms of structure, such as managerial reporting lines, but what they really want is a change of behaviours between people. By Yee-Wei Ooi.
Management February 2019
January 16, 2019
The Margin Rescue Are you on a collision course with a workplace rival? Dispelling the AI myths Be human. Be kind. Be both. Governance Strategy Managing for a better world
Business leader gifts $500,000 to support Waikato business degree
January 16, 2019
Prominent New Zealand businessman and philanthropist Tony Falkenstein (ONZM) has pledged a half-million dollar donation to enable students at the University of Waikato’s Management School to travel overseas and gain
FROM THE EDITOR
November 21, 2018
DECEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW In a world of tumultuous change how can a leader prepare for what lies ahead in 2019? In the December issue of Management we look at the global
What is your personal brand?
November 19, 2018
If we want to take control of our career moving forward, having a clear vision around the type of brand we want to be known for is crucial, writes Alisa Bartholomew.
Christmas parties: How glamorous is too glamorous?
November 19, 2018
How do you go from your working day attire to getting your glam on in the office toilets? If it is a work-related event, how far do you take that glamour? Jackie O’Fee has some answers.
Governance of risk is a two-way street
November 19, 2018
With any new project it’s valuable to have strict criteria around when, and how, to review projects and have some clear go-no-go points. And to consider potential bail-out options before proceeding, writes Cathy Parker.
Performance reviews are changing
November 19, 2018
Performance reviews are changing and although not yet prevalent here…
The learning never stops – even for senior leaders
November 19, 2018
Continuous learning has probably never been more important as change…
Productivity is about changing habits
November 19, 2018
If we want a culture that lifts our productivity and motivation, then we need to look at the habits…
Institute of Directors pays tribute to Sir John Anderson
November 19, 2018
Friend and cricket colleague of Sir John Anderson, Institute of Directors vice-present Alan Isaac says many people in New Zealand and Australia had benefited from the wisdom and counsel of
Electric Kiwi takes top ranking on 2018 Deloitte Fast 50 index
November 19, 2018
Auckland-based independent digital electricity company Electric Kiwi has secured the number one spot in the 2018 Deloitte Fast 50 index with a dramatic 3602 percent revenue growth over the past
Management December 2018
November 18, 2018
Sustainability reporting The learning never stops How to lead a shift in company culture Productivity is about changing habits Managing for a better world Remuneration Strategy Life online Corporate style
Local government funding and financing: public views sought
November 6, 2018
The Productivity Commission has published an issues paper for its inquiry into local government funding and financing. “This inquiry will investigate what sort of changes to funding and financing arrangements
Independent fiscal institution for New Zealand
October 29, 2018
BusinessNZ supports the case for an Independent Fiscal Institution. The Treasury is suggesting a new institution to improve transparency around governmental taxing and spending. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says
New Zealand ranked second riskiest country
October 23, 2018
New Zealand is ranked as the second riskiest country in the world in a major international study released by Lloyd’s of London.
FROM THE EDITOR
October 17, 2018
NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Perpetual Guardian’s radical experiment to pay its employees for five days, while they work four, has paid off and will become a permanent fixture at the
Safety based on people, as the solution
October 16, 2018
The challenge ahead is how we can responsibly unleash more of the human potential for detection, intelligence, imagination, innovation, and collaborative capacities around safety.
Being real about mothers at work
October 16, 2018
Officially there are 352,700 New Zealand mothers of under 14-year-olds in paid work.
The personal nature of leadership
October 16, 2018
One of John McGill’s favourite ways of explaining the personal nature of leadership is by referring to the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Inscribed in the forecourt is the phrase, ‘Know thyself’.
How well are you selling you?
October 16, 2018
Unless you truly are a multimillionaire or someone who has ‘opted-out’…
Building personal productivity
October 16, 2018
All we have is now, says Jane McCarroll. She outlines the personal things she has learnt to do to ensure that she is as productive as she can possibly be.
Business needs ethics and whistle-blowers
October 16, 2018
What can New Zealand leaders learn from a global leader in business ethics? A world leader in the business of ethics, Emmanuel Lulin, L’Oreal’s senior vice-president and chief ethics officer,
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