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
New research is seen as the tip of the iceberg in exploring how the employment of disabled people could be improved, particularly within the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, engineering and logistics
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
There are four simple things that make a real difference to how people from all backgrounds perform as a team – feeling welcomed, feeling valued, feeling included and feeling connected,
In the current economic climate many employees are worried about their income and job security which can fuel workplace anxiety that leads to wellbeing and productivity issues. Sarah Bills writes that
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
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
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
If you’re aiming to take the number one leadership role in your organisation, new data around what makes a ‘bad boss’, should inform you of exactly what not to do
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
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
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
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.
Advisory firm, Grant Thornton is trialling a nine-day fortnight in what it believes to be a first for the professional services industry in New Zealand. A statement from the company
For many neurodivergent people, the recruitment process is so unaligned with the individual’s skill set (and those required for the job), that they cannot even get their foot in the
A combined 69% of companies anticipate increasing their hiring needs in 2024, a recent Randstad survey has found. By Richard Kennedy. As we reflect on the past 12 months, a
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
New Zealand’s employers are being urged to be less clinical in their hiring practices as, increasingly, candidates report that job interviews seem to be turning into a checklist exercise. Kathryn
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,
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
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
WorldatWork, a global non-profit organisation for ‘Total Rewards’ professionals which was established in 1955, is expanding its presence in New Zealand and the South Pacific region with a new strategic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 year on from the first Covid-induced national lockdown and it appears we are working more hours for less money, according to a Twitter poll held by recruitment agency, Frog
With the number of Covid-19 infections increasing globally, migrants living and working in New Zealand need increased support from their employers as they deal with heightened fear, distress and guilt
A global study found that the most inclusive working environments for access employees achieved an average of 28 percent higher revenues …
82% of New Zealand CFOs say candidates have become less willing to wait to find out if they got the job compared to 12 months ago. Top reasons why finance
If you’re not considering your wider career goals, the organisational culture in which you thrive or…
Some 53% of Kiwis would accept a lower salary or demotion in order to remain employed…
A bill allowing employees earning over $150,000 /year to contract out of the right to pursue…
There is no ‘business as usual’ as far as digital disruption is concerned, but one unique way…
A research study has found that people’s energy towards colleagues has a major…
The traditional annual performance review may be falling out of favour with New Zealand…
The Deloitte Fast 50, the index that ranks New Zealand’s fastest growing companies, is open for entries until Friday, July 29. The 2016 list will be revealed on 16 November.
New Zealand Superannuation Fund and Woodside Petroleum have taken out top honours for governance reporting in the 2016 Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA).
The 2016 AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards, held in conjunction with Hawaiian Airlines, are now open for entries. They celebrate business achievement between New Zealand and the United States.
Chapman Tripp’s corporate and commercial team was named New Zealand Deal Team of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards, held in Sydney recently.
The country’s largest retailer, The Warehouse Group, has launched a new initiative to support victims of family violence and encourage those affected by family violence to seek help.
Ports of Auckland has been selected as a finalist for the Terminal Operator of the Year in the 2015 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards; the only operator in the Southern Hemisphere to be shortlisted.
Waikato’s Magills Butchery Ltd proved the ultimate champion at the 2015 New Zealand Food Awards, in association with Massey University.
An organisation-wide commitment to supporting gender equality has seen one of New Zealand’s largest companies named the supreme winner at this year’s White Camellia Awards.
Now in its 20th year, the NZIM/Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year Award was established to recognise standout individuals who are prepared to go beyond perceived limitations and strive
Helen Clark has added to her lengthy list of accolades by winning the Supreme Award at Kea’s 2015 World Class New Zealand Awards. The former Prime Minister was awarded the
It’s time to share your innovative, product, service or business with the world by entering the New Zealand Innovators Awards.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism has won the Auckland International Airport Award for Excellence in Tourism at the HSBC China Business Awards.
Amongst fierce competition, the Department of Conservation has received the top accolade for the Most Attractive Employer at the annual Randstad Award.
Hiring sentiment is at its highest level in six years as the demand for new hires becomes increasingly balanced across New Zealand, according to the latest Hudson Report: Employment Trends.
Nominations are now invited from individuals, groups or organisations for the Aotearoa New Zealand Māori Business Leaders Awards, which recognise and celebrate outstanding Māori excellence and success in business.
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) has opened its annual awards encouraging members to enter and showcase their best work across 12 categories. PRINZ President Bruce Fraser, FPRINZ
These 25 finalists in the 2015 New Zealand International Business Awards, run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Strategic Partner ANZ, will have to wait until March 25, to
Selwyn Cook is committed to employing people with disabilities. The Waikato businessman believes everyone has a disability of some kind, whether it’s physical, intellectual or confidence related. “We don’t employ
Deloitte New Zealand was the big winner at the 2014 Plain English Awards. The business consultancy has been named Plain English Champion in the search for New Zealand’s clearest communicators.
The Deloitte Top 200 Awards were established in 1990 and are held annually to recognise and applaud outstanding individual and management team performances among New Zealand’s largest companies and trading
Historically, hiring a ‘lazy employee’ was considered one of the deadly HR sins. However, Behavioural Strategists and Gruen Planet regular, Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan believe that a ‘lazy employee’
Who’s the clearest of them all? Which organisation best understands the need for clarity in communication? The list of finalists in the 2014 Plain English Awards is out. Winners
Innovative global technology and recruitment services company, Talent International, has won ‘Recruitment Leader of the Year’ at the 2014 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards (SARAs). The SARAs recognise the most accomplished
The chairman of New Zealand Home Loans Neil Richardson has been named Leader of the Year at the 2014 Westpac Waikato Business Excellence Awards. New Zealand Home Loans also took
Employees are more motivated than they were four years ago but it’s coming at a cost according to new research from The Resilience Institute. Analysis of over 16,000 reports measuring
Middle managers can now make more informed decisions about employee salaries, resourcing and task allocation due to a suite of business mobile apps developed by Hay Group, a global management
Recent research commissioned by SEEK New Zealand has revealed that Kiwis are not quite the happy-go-lucky bunch they seem to be, with almost 40% unhappy in their current jobs. Given
Winners of the Sustainable 60 Awards 2014 have been announced, with nine companies recognised as New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses. The annual Sustainable 60 Awards recognise sustainable business excellence in
VTNZ beat 228 New Zealand organisations to receive this year’s top award as the best place to work in New Zealand. VTNZ also received the award for the Best Enterprise
The results are in for the 2014 Retail Employer of the Year awards which saw a record number of votes cast in New Zealand. During a time when our industry
A radical shift designed to put clients at the centre of its business has earned law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts the Supreme Award at the 2014 AUT University Business
IBM Kenexa a global provider of business solutions for human resources today announced the finalists of its annual Best Workplaces Survey and Awards. This year over 32,000 employees from 228
Finalists for the 2014 Sustainable 60 Awards have been announced, with 20 companies in the running for the title of New Zealand’s most sustainable business. The annual Sustainable 60 Awards
For the 17th year in a row the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust is once again proud to celebrate the fantastic organisations across New Zealand who are leading the way in
