You applied for the leadership role, sailed through the vetting process, aced the interview, and accepted the job. Congratulations! The trouble is, now it’s the end of week one and
Don’t aim for “safety first.” Lead for safety always, writes Carina Hull. I was in the middle of a workday when the phone rang. My mum’s voice was shaky. My
Even the most sophisticated privacy system won’t work well unless some key basics are in place first, writes Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. When developing effective privacy practices many agencies focus
A 2024 privacy survey found that 70% of people were likely to consider changing service providers in response to poor privacy and security practices. By Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. There
A new report paints a very clear picture: Leadership isolation is real and it isn’t just a personal issue, it’s an organisational risk. By Darren Levy. Ever feel like leadership
Kate Kearins delves into why a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is more important than ever. In the United States, a growing number of companies are either pulling back
Knowing what data you have, understanding its purpose and having strong privacy practices in place to manage and protect its use will go a long way to helping you ensure
If you are new to the world of double hatting (doing two full time roles at the same time) Kate Kearins offers tips she hopes might help you and your
There are two key strategies that will impact productivity: task focused interventions and people focused interventions. By Neil McGregor. Productivity generally refers to the measure of efficiency in converting inputs
What culture dominates your organisation? And why care about creating a constructive culture? Culture & Leadership Lab with Human Synergistics Consulting: The Future of Work is going to be characterised
A free online toolkit called Poupou Matatapu is designed to help with privacy management, but it also helps organisations improve their data quality. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. A strong
A privacy breach will more than likely happen to your organisation and how you prepare for a breach matters. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. When it comes to keeping personal
Privacy needs to be a year-round activity, as the implications of poor privacy practice are simply too significant to ignore. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. We often hear from organisations
Privacy Week (13-17 May) is a great time to consider the importance of privacy and to help ensure you and your company have good privacy practices in place, writes Privacy
Few people enjoy holding ‘difficult’ conversations in the workplace, but there are approaches you can take that make these conversations easier and ensure the other party feels understood. By Kate
Most leaders understand the importance of privacy and the need to protect and respect sensitive information, but perhaps there is less awareness about the benefits that good privacy practices can
Embracing AI in management is not for the faint of heart. It requires a willingness to embrace change, a commitment to ethical principles, and a readiness to tackle the challenges
When using offshore providers New Zealand businesses need to ensure that personal information being sent out of the country will be subject to privacy safeguards that are comparable to ours.
Projected salary increases are looking a lot lower than they have been in the last 18-24 months, writes Cathy Hendry. The trading conditions for most organisations in 2023 were tough.
Making privacy a business priority includes talking about privacy at the governance level, or ‘breaking the mahogany ceiling’ explains Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. Your business depends on privacy for trust
