Broadcaster and journalist Mike McRoberts (Ngāti Kahungunu) will be speaking to directors and the business community at an Institute of Directors’ event Te Ōhanga Māori: Connecting with the Māori economy.
First impressions matter and employees’ early experiences heavily influence staff retention, productivity, and overall success. Shannon Karaka outlines eight actions to help improve remote employee onboarding in your organisation. A
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
Aotearoa’s Māori business leaders who are driving change were honoured at the 2024 Ngā Tohu Kaiārahi Pakihi Māori o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards recently. A macadamia pioneer,
A new poll looks at whether the challenging employment market is driving an increase in dry promotions – when a worker receives a new job title or additional responsibilities without
Christchurch Airport has announced the appointment of Meg Matthews to its board of directors. The airport says Matthews brings more than 20 years of senior management experience across key business areas, including
There’s still a long way to go in changing the way that workplaces respond, recognise, and adapt to the needs of the disabled workforce and one of the most important
A new online climate impact monitor aims to demystify the action – or inaction – of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top carbon emitters. Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa (CATA) independently analyses company
Aotearoa New Zealand’s historically low levels of corruption have encouraged complacency and a reactive approach to policymaking at top levels of politics and the public service, according to a research
A new report has found that the adoption of generative AI could add a staggering $76 billion per year to New Zealand’s economy by 2038. This represents more than 15%
Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation’s impactful co-governance model with mana whenua is driving equitable health outcomes for Māori and creating an environment where its kaimahi and all the
Congestion charging might reduce inner-city traffic, but it could come with a privacy toll, according to a new study. As New Zealand edges closer to adopting congestion charging in its
The 16th annual Climate Change & Business Conference, on 9-10 September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, falls at a critical time for Aotearoa New Zealand as the country determines its next
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
Almost half of New Zealand employees have already worked, or would consider working, remotely from a holiday destination without telling their employer, according to new research by recruitment company Robert
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
Virtual meetings are regularly interrupting professionals’ ‘actual working time’ and distracting them from the work at hand, new research from recruitment company Robert Walters has found. The research, which surveyed
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
In these times of uncertainty and fragility, columnist Kate Kearins believes there is more need than ever to come together and spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious
This year marks a significant milestone for Māori-owned technology enterprises, according to the 2024 Toi Hangarau report.
Leading Climate Action is the theme of the annual Climate Change & Business Conference, reflecting the role both business and government must play. Delivered in partnership between the Environmental Defence
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to enhance the business events industry across Australia and New
Rabobank’s 520-plus New Zealand employees work from 27 locations – places like Ashburton, Pukekohe and Feilding and from a purpose-built head office in Hamilton. Its employees are proud of the
Ninety percent of professionals would consider looking for a new role, if their employer was to ask them to increase their in-office days, according to a recent survey conducted by
Striking a delicate balance between control and adaptability is never easy. But the answer may lie in reframing the way leaders think about adaptability and control. Instead of seeing them
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
New employees don’t know what they don’t know. Helena Cooper-Thomas offers ideas on how organisations can help their new people get up to speed quickly. How can you help your
In the next few weeks The Remuneration Authority will deliver its independent report on MPs’ pay. There has been no movement in MP salaries since 2017 and, writes John McGill,
Four out of five businesses across New Zealand offered flexible working hours to their employees in 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ. The organisation says that the offer
A recent CEO survey highlights the importance of business model reinvention for long-term success, with 23% of local business leaders expressing concerns about the viability of their businesses beyond the
Ethical leadership will be more critical than ever as the rise of AI means leaders will confront decisions they have not faced before, writes Michelle Gibbings. Depending on which side
The 2024 Diversity Awards NZ will include a new Respectful Culture category.
How do you retain and empower your existing talent? Strategic Pay has some answers.
A new survey has revealed the challenges of increased sick leave for businesses in New Zealand. New Zealand’s increased sick leave entitlements are giving businesses new issues to balance, with
Do you feel like you’re constantly under the pump managing your work load? Kate Kearins shares some valuable advice to help you through those busy peaks. When asked “How are
While workplace conflict is increasing, the solution could lie in understanding and nurturing the unique strengths and needs of high-performing employees, says Simone Ellen Keller. A more polarised society and
Longer lifespans are causing individuals, governments and business leaders to rethink their approach to work and retirement. Life expectancy increased from an average of 46 to 73 years between 1950
Don’t go back to the office, writes Dr. Agustin Chevez. Dear Manager, It’s time for us to have an open conversation about our shared passion: helping organisations create value through
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster outlines four steps every leader should be aware of, if your organisation suffers a privacy breach. Privacy breaches are bad news but they’re also a chance
Some 77 percent of employees are placing increased importance on manager support, but simultaneously managers have 51 percent more responsibilities than they can effectively manage, a Gartner HR survey has
Leaders are struggling the most with the shift to hybrid work with many finding it a challenge to have confidence that employees are being productive. It’s been termed ‘productivity paranoia’,
