Ten easy to apply practices to boost your energy for work, leadership and life. By Jo Shortland. Had it? Running on empty? Leadership, often romanticised as the pinnacle of professional
Business leaders are facing a whole new operating environment in 2023 as their focus shifts completely away from the pandemic and towards managing rising costs and improving productivity, according to
The Sustainable Business Council has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in decarbonising the
Making gender pay gap reporting mandatory for employers with more than 250 employees is the right move and a robust framework and methodology will drive better social and economic outcomes,
When it comes to selling an idea or a solution, and convincing others to take action, there are five common presenting mistakes that can derail that outcome. By David Fish.
The small rise in unemployment is beginning to reflect on-the-ground anecdotal evidence being shared by its members, says the Employment and Manufacturers Association. EMA head of advocacy, strategy and finance,
The announcement from Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Carmel Sepuloni, that legislation will be brought forward to help end modern slavery in New Zealand’s supply chains, has been welcomed
The Auckland Business Chamber’s inaugural Europe Business Summit, in partnership with the New Zealand Europe Business Council, will help redefine trade relations between Europe and New Zealand – and with
Regardless of whether an organisation has adopted a four-day work week, hybrid work, remote work, or a full return to office, what is clear is that everyone is facing the
How can organisations encourage new workers to embrace the challenge to innovate? New research finds that managers’ expectations play a pivotal role. By Helena D. Cooper-Thomas, Jenny Chen and Gordon Cheung. Innovate or die
The Free Trade Agreement signed with the European Union will deliver significant outcomes for selected sectors, but falls short of the high quality Agreement New Zealand signed with the UK,
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their
New Zealand-founded advocacy body 4 Day Week Global has been named as a TIME100 Most Influential Company. A statement from the organisation says it secured the accolade by “leading the
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says he would expect all agencies using systems that can take the personal information of New Zealanders to create new content, to be thinking about the
‘Flex specialist’ Gillian Brookes offers five tips to relieve leaders’ hybrid headaches and flex frustrations. Are you tired of flex? Do you wish we could move on, go back to
New research by Sense Partners into increasing costs shows that while the price of goods and services have increased across the board, inflated profits are not the driving force in
The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council has announced a collaboration with global content creation company ASN Media to create an online content series that will “showcase the depth, diversity,
Finalists in the 2023 Diversity Awards NZ have been announced, with judges recognising 33 entrants for the mahi they are doing to advance a culture of belonging in workplaces throughout
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Supply Chains agreement between 14 countries will guard against supply chain disruption in the future, according to the EMA. The EMA’s chief executive Brett O’Riley, who has
The Sustainable Business Council is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel
The cost-of-living crisis is having a significant negative impact on the mental health and productivity of the majority of New Zealand workers, according to the latest quarterly ELMO Employee Sentiment
New Zealand has taken the top spot as the most popular international destination for Australia for meetings, events, and conferences in the 2023 calendar year, according to new data from
Some 40 percent of survey respondents believe the four-day work week could become a reality within the next five years and a further 21 percent think it will take up
The number of New Zealanders who are struggling financially is on the rise, with 26% indicating that they are finding it difficult to manage financially (up from 20% in the
Privacy breaches are costing millions of dollars worldwide with agencies and businesses near and far in the crosshairs of internet criminals, says Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. An Internet NZ report
With the December 2022 quarter GDP results setting out a decline of 0.6%, there is real scope for tourism to play a very important role in moving to positive territory,
A new report from the Global Federation of Insurance Associations has identified and quantified the most significant, and growing, annual global insurance protection gaps, two of which are of particular
Protecting people in the middle of a fast-moving data breach must always be prioritised, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. He says the February injunction issued by the High Court to
Aotearoa New Zealand must not lose the opportunity to build back better from the catastrophic extreme weather events of the past two weeks, says the Insurance Council of New Zealand
Most New Zealanders believe it is not easy to protect their information online and they find the idea of being more in control of their digital identity appealing, according to
High salary offers made to new staff in 2022 are now fuelling pay equity concerns for tenured employees, who could pay a price for their loyalty, according to a recruitment
Women who have broken through the glass ceiling and achieved executive management success are finding that employment over the age of 50 presents a more formidable barrier than any glass
A new research report analysing the sustainability work, attitudes, and efforts of businesses in six major sectors shows a business community that is trying to do its best but largely
The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards is returning – after a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023. And a new award – recognising an outstanding rural
Extreme sea-levels from storms augmented by sea-level rise are potentially a threat to New Zealand’s property values and financial stability, according to a University of Otago expert. Professor Ivan Diaz-Rainey,
Organisations using data and insights to inform their corporate strategy have decreased since 2020, according to a new survey by KPMG. A statement from the firm says that during the
A state-of-the-art tool to measure national inflation levels has been launched by two Massey academics. The Inflation Tracker is the brainchild of Professor Christoph Schumacher from the School of Economics
Post-pandemic global trade looks different. But how different, and what it means for exporters and how they work with this new normal is what those gathered for Go Global 2022
Businesses with women on their boards do better when it comes to enhancing the effect of strong corporate social responsibility on financial performance, according to recently published research. “Women are
Findings from Strategic Pay’s third annual Pay Equity analysis show the gender pay gap closed slightly this year. However, research shows that gender and ethnic pay gaps, when combined, result
Organisations need to create more part-time roles and, importantly, set them up for success. This will require changing our assumptions about part-time work and those who want, or need, to take it up.
This year’s New Zealand category winners the EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ include a crime prevention tech company, a collaboration software provider, a wealth investment platform, a business that has
Widespread digital changes in New Zealand agriculture are occurring at a critical point with increasing global food demand, economic and environmental sustainability, and the response to the climate crisis, AgriTechNZ
A programme that’s addressing inequitable access for Māori learners to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, creating positive generational impact for Māori, has won a national diversity award. Pūhoro
New Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on the use of biometric information by Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner this month launched its consultation
The Institute of Directors has launched a Māori cultural intelligence mobile app to support its members and staff on their journey with te ao Māori. A statement from the institute says
New Zealand’s largest business events industry trade show MEETINGS 2022 in Christchurch last month broke records for attendance, and for the value of business it generated. An independent survey
While the NZ Government and officials were able to land some wins for exporters in the newly announced FTA with the EU, it is also a deal that falls well
When you use delegation the right way productivity increases, team engagement and collaboration increases, and the team take can on extra responsibility, writes Maree Burgess. You’ve tried delegating to your
Technology is now the country’s second biggest exporter and is the fastest growing sector. Covid has accelerated the global demand for New Zealand tech which has driven the growth of
New AUT research shows half of Kiwi employees are suffering at least a moderate level of anxiety about returning to the workplace. Dubbed “office anxiety”, the phenomenon describes fear of catching
Chatbots, or business virtual customer relations staff, are now taking over much of New Zealand big business, AI Forum NZ executive director Madeline Newman says. She says that the banks,
Workplace diversity champions who apply their knowledge, skills, experience and emotional intelligence to building an environment of belonging for others will be acknowledged at the 2022 Diversity Awards NZ. Nominations
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s response to the Commerce Commission’s report on its Market Study into the grocery sector, particularly the strong emphasis on a
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Strategic Pay Directors’ Fees survey, which is also the longest running survey of its kind in New Zealand. A statement from the
Consultation has opened on a draft of the Long-term Insights Briefing looking at the future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand. MBIE’s chief economist, Donna Purdue, says in a statement
Three issues papers published by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua have drawn strong support for ensuring cash remains available and accepted, and for the Reserve
New Zealand organisations are being asked to contribute to research uncovering how diversity, including neurodiversity, is impacting workplaces with the 2022 New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey now underway. Diversity Works
New Zealand workers’ confidence in the economy has reached a low point with just 14 percent of workers rating the economy as ‘secure’ while the proportion of workers who rate
Organisations will be able to find innovative products and services with a new online business-to-business Circular Economy Directory, which has just been launched. A statement from the Sustainable Business Network
World Vision has welcomed the Government’s launch of public consultation on a proposed law to address modern slavery and is urging New Zealanders to show support for the much-needed legislation.
Entries are open for the 2022 Diversity Awards NZ, which mark the 25th anniversary of the national awards programme. Diversity Works New Zealand chief executive Maretha Smit expects many public
BusinessNZ says its forecast for the March 2022 quarter shows inflationary and activity-constricting impacts resulting from international circumstances including the war in Ukraine and ensuing international fuel price rises. A
In our race for more, we are reducing ourselves to less. And, for many of us, our health and wellbeing is the ‘less’, and the ‘more’ is an endless cycle
BusinessNZ has welcomed the decision to reduce self-isolation periods from 10 to seven days as a pragmatic response by the Government. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says it’s great the
Food markets are set to be “highly dynamic” in the year ahead, as the ongoing effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across supply chains and in consumer
Global and local influences, including the impact of increased community expectations, regulatory requirements and need for greater transparency around culture and wider environmental performance continue to affect the New Zealand
New Zealand’s money and cash system is at a “cross road” and innovation is necessary to build a sustainable future, Adrian Orr, Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
By 2026, 25 percent of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social and/or entertainment, according to research firm Gartner. Marty
ExportNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement of its phased plan to reconnect New Zealand with the world. A statement from the organisation says the Prime Minister’s announcement of the end
New analysis from economic consultancy Infometrics finds that the Omicron outbreak in Covid-19 will disrupt New Zealand’s economic recovery. Exploring Omicron’s potential economic impact on New Zealand identifies a range
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic, according to the Global Risks Report 2022, A statement from the World Economic Forum says
The World Economic Forum will defer its Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in the light of continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak. The Annual Meeting was scheduled to take place
The World Economic Forum has released its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the most significant potential to impact the world positively. From climate change to public health, technology will
Brigadier Rose King’s ability to focus under pressure, synchronise multiple headquarters and agencies and her ability to bring diverse organisations together whilst deployed to Afghanistan has been acknowledged by the
Would you like to create a highly innovative team where everyone is actively coming up with brilliant ideas that range from valuable improvements to breakthrough ideas? And these ideas are
A mounting skills shortage, border restrictions and vaccine efficacy were top of the list of issues causing directors sleepless nights in the Institute of Directors and ASB’s latest Director Sentiment
New AUT research shows that, as another pandemic year comes to an end, the risk of being burnt out at work is soaring. AUT’s Wellbeing@Work study, led by AUT Business
ExportNZ has welcomed the Government’s announcement on when New Zealand’s border will begin to reopen, starting with the reinstatement of the trans-Tasman bubble in January 2022 and more widely for
The majority of employees in New Zealand are confident their organisations are honest and there is no misconduct at work, but their line managers don’t always explain the importance of
The inability or unwillingness to build the infrastructure needed to support and settle people in the community suggests pre-pandemic rates of immigration are unsustainable, says the Productivity Commission. A statement
New Zealand’s largest general insurer, IAG (which encompasses insurers AMI, State, NZI, NAC, Lumley and Lantern) has introduced a range of new Covid-19 health and safety measures “to help protect
Government has recognised that businesses feed and employ people, backing employers by doubling the resurgence support payment which will be a huge cashflow benefit, clearing the way for vaccination passports
A team at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Tauranga is currently conducting a study into remote working and company culture, writes Anne Bradley. Remote working is the new buzz-term
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that quarantine free travel for RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will start in October. A statement from the organisation says
Retail card spending in New Zealand fell 19.8 percent in August as the country went into lockdown in the second half of the month, according to Stats NZ. A statement
In a survey released at the beginning of this year, only 20 percent of managers felt like they were up to the job of leading a hybrid team i.e. one
Eighteen months after New Zealand’s borders closed, the mental health of tourism operators is under severe pressure, a new survey has found. Three-quarters of respondents to the Tourism Industry Aotearoa
One of West Auckland’s largest employers, the Trusts, has brought forward plans to move its entire workforce to a living wage by almost two years. A statement from the organisation
The AA1000AP standard offers a valuable framework for guiding managers in integrating sustainability into corporate operations, according to Muhammad Bilal Farooq and Rashid Zaman who encourage managers to pay greater
The plan Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World balances the need for caution with the prospects for a managed reopening of the economy, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says. In
Registration is now open for the Business Events Industry Aotearoa Conference 2021 to be held at the Napier War Memorial Centre in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand from 11 to 13
There are positives and negatives in the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast as New Zealand continues to bounce back strongly from Covid, but the closed border is putting additional strain
An Auckland Business Chamber survey of more than 1000 companies has found “a desperate need” for skills at all levels and a change to the environment that has businesses poaching
Overtime increased in 29 percent of organisations in New Zealand over the past 12 months, with 51 percent of staff unpaid for their extra hours, according to a study. Recruitment
Knowing a business treats its workers fairly “always or most of the time” is a key factor for consumers when deciding where to shop, with 50 percent reporting it informs
A new survey has found that climate change and other societal issues remain top of mind for New Zealand’s millennials and Gen Zs. A statement from Deloitte says that across
Entries have opened for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual and business successes. After a 2020 hiatus due to
Thirty nine percent of New Zealand employees plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to recruitment company Hays. Based on findings in the
A project by World Vision Ethiopia which saw more than 50,000 hectares of land made fertile again was one of the major winners of Energy Globe’s World Award. On the
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