Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition, and children’s digital lives are now firmly mainstream concerns, rather than niche ones, according to the Privacy Commission’s latest privacy survey. Privacy Commissioner Michael
Scams and cyber threats cause many people to worry about their privacy, but it’s simple workplace mistakes that are just as likely to lead to personal information being threatened, writes Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster.
Surging costs, a lack of clarity on trigger points for Government action and lessons learned during the Covid pandemic are dominating boardroom discussions about the fuel crisis, according to a poll of Institute of Directors members.
Leaders are staying quiet at exactly the wrong time – and it’s costing them more than they realise, writes Leah Mether, who offers a simple four-part framework for communicating in uncertainty.
Charitable trust ShopCare, which is funded by ACC, has launched New Zealand’s first cross-sector survey into customer violence and aggressive behaviour, to understand how it is affecting workers across the
After rebuilding his career and interviewing hundreds of leaders Graeme Cowan learnt that burnout isn’t inevitable. He writes that the managers who stay resilient practice five specific daily habits. I’ll
If we want more young women to choose technology as a career, they must be able to see women shaping AI strategy, leading cybersecurity programmes, running partner ecosystems and sitting
Adam Brami outlines the reasons why he believes we are seeing the quiet emergence of a different model of work. As the new year gets underway, I find myself reflecting
Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026.
The wellbeing of the workforce powering New Zealand’s economy matters more than ever, as a new report finds just how strained the workforce has become. By Julie Cressey of Telus
CEO of The Trusts, Allan Pollard’s key advice for aspiring CEOs is first, to never stop learning, and second, to aim to be a jack of all trades, rather than
The wide-spread adoption of generative AI by New Zealand organisations could leave them damned by association in the case of crisis, new research shows. The new research, published in Business
New Zealand could unlock an extra $60 billion in incomes each year by 2050 if bold action is taken to address the country’s lagging productivity, according to the latest report
New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could
Global CEOs are meeting ongoing volatility with renewed confidence and agility, according to The CEO Response, Egon Zehnder’s latest study of 1,235 chief executives. Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory and
Proactively considering the pitfalls that can arise when a colleague simply can’t be in the office for a prolonged period, can help mitigate any issues before they come to a
The science sector reforms are an opportunity to grow the New Zealand economy through science and research, according to a report from NZIER. It says the new Public Research Organisations
Ask any employer about their current workforce tribulations and unabashedly, ‘entitlement’ raises its hand as probable cause, writes Roxanne Calder. If your mind has gone straight to Gen Z and
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
The Privacy Commissioner has issued a Biometric Processing Privacy Code that will create specific privacy rules for businesses and organisations using biometrics and give New Zealanders confidence about the use
‘Making a difference in people’s lives’ is not just a mantra at Datacom but sits at the core of New Zealand’s fourth largest technology company as it proudly celebrates 60
Strategic Pay says its latest Directors’ Fees Survey has uncovered an unexpected trend in New Zealand’s private sector boardrooms: Women are earning more than their male counterparts, despite being significantly under-represented.
A major international conference in Auckland is exploring how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. A statement from the University of Auckland’s Business School
Within the next 10-years, New Zealand agriculture will need to manage its largest-ever intergenerational transfer of wealth, according to a new white paper by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. The new
2degrees’ 2025 Shaping Business Study has found New Zealand’s business sector is the most optimistic it has been since the survey began in 2021, with leaders significantly more optimistic than
The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to a World
The annual privacy survey of New Zealanders, released during Privacy Week, has found public concern about privacy remains high. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says there is particular unease around children’s
Rather than announcing their retirement, employees at a certain age and stage are, instead, opting for ‘rewirement’ – even if they don’t use that word, writes Kate Kearins. Giving up
Employees believe a hybrid work arrangement has the most positive impact on enhancing their productivity, according to research by recruiter Robert Half. The firm says that when asked to outline
Carina Hull explains how resilience is ultimately an inside job, shaped by our mindset, thoughts, and behaviours. Building resilience is a multifaceted process that goes beyond simply ‘bouncing back’ from
As the world becomes a more divided place and issues are increasingly polarising, is it ever okay to talk about politics at work? Workplace wellbeing expert, Dr Angela Lim, says yes – but very carefully.
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
It’s a natural human reaction to feel like a victim when change is thrust upon us. A test of character is how quickly you move through the victim stage to
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released by the World Economic Forum. The forum says in a
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.
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
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,
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
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 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
AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes and elastocalorics are among the top 10 emerging technologies to address global challenges.
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
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
For young (and perhaps not so young) leaders wanting to move into a top job, it appears that it’s your ability to deliver that is pivotal for any CEO role.
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,
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
If you have aspirations of becoming a CEO or senior leader, one of the most important things, according to a former US President, is just to learn how to get
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.
Social entrepreneur and change-maker, Minnie Baragwanath offers five tools for resilience, possibility thinking and leadership in 2024. The question almost every journalist asks me these days is, do I ever
KMD Brands and all three of its brands – Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz – are now Certified B Corps, alongside more than 6,800 companies across 90 countries. Frances Blundell,
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
There are 1.1 million people living with a disability in NZ, and about 18 percent have an invisible disability. That’s about 165,000 people – so the chances are you probably
Businesses have an obligation to educate and prevent staff from employee browsing, or looking up data for their own interest, writes Michael Webster. As New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner, it’s my
One in every 150 people in the world today is living in modern slavery and New Zealand is not immune with an estimated 3,000 people here in some form of
The challenge of decarbonising is one that requires concerted action – from the collective top tier through government policy and regulatory change, to organisations rethinking and redesigning ways of working,
The decision to be authentic to the outcome, rather than to the undertaking, may be the most important act a good leader can make, writes Kate Kearins. I’ve been thinking
The 4 Day Week movement has steadily picked up speed over the three years since Andrew Barnes designed the 100:80:100 social and economic model (100 percent productivity in 80 percent
A new global survey of millennials and Gen Z respondents has found a values-driven cohort, managing high levels of anxiety and stress with an increasingly low opinion of traditional institutions.
How have New Zealanders been dealing with the stress of the pandemic, what have they learned and what have organisations done to help them cope? By Roy Smollan. As
A social licence to operate means focusing first on doing the right thing, and only then being concerned with being seen to do the right thing. By Dwayne Alexander. In
Whether ‘big A’ Agile is achieved or not is largely dependent on the operating culture and leadership capability of any organisation trying to implement it, writes Frank Harkin. The owner
Recent research has found New Zealanders rank work-life balance at number two in what they want from an employer and yet the perception is work-life balance is not a high
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
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
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
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
Our skills can come from everywhere. Learning from experience is the educational wave of the future, says Jane McCarroll.
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.
If we want a culture that lifts our productivity and motivation, then we need to look at the habits…
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.
We’re living and working in interesting times.
Nobody really knows what the future of work looks like but recognising the value and respect you have for the people around you will ease your way, writes Jane McCarroll.
She outlines her personal strategies to keep calm.
By 2020 creativity will be a fundamental skill for our future leaders. Storytellers will be the heroes and ideas will be a major currency in the future of work, writes Jane McCarroll.
Working when it works, and where it suits, is something of a given in the expectations that talented people have as they choose where to work…
One of the most powerful ways of getting in control of your priorities is to embrace technology and centralise all of your tasks into the task system that sits alongside
There is a lot to learn when you are newly promoted to a senior role. And a lot of that…
By 2020 creativity will become one of the top three skills leaders will need and, more than ever…
We can only ever be ourselves, writes Jane McCarroll. And, at some point, that has to…
New Zealand needs more transparency about how algorithms and AI reach decisions and…
Thriving can only occur when you have a relatively full tank and sometimes, says Jane McCarroll…
Focusing only on winning at all costs is over-rated. Jane McCarroll is not interested in…
While AI will be able to help us manage, we will still need strong leaders to lead our…
One-on-one coaching is having very measurable effects on both her work and her home…
Jane McCarroll offers tips and strategies to help your interns be successful and to help you…
We have a responsibility to be ourselves, writes Jane McCarroll, because everyone else is…
To get performance measures to work, we need to challenge the myths they have been built…
By understanding why our great people leave, we gain insight into what could make them stay, writes Jane McCarroll.
Economic inequality, societal polarisation and intensifying environmental dangers…
Personal resilience is a set of skills that can be taught. Jane McCarroll outlines her personal key steps…
A new year is a great time to take stock, both professionally and personally and Jane…
You have a job offer and you have a choice; will you negotiate or not? If you decide not to, and…
What happens when we put kindness at the centre of our leadership? By Jane McCarroll.
If we can encourage and champion brave behaviours in our workplace then perhaps we will all have…
IMNZ’s Jane McCarroll highlights the websites and apps that she uses to support her children’s…
What qualities are millennials going to need to step up as the new generation of leaders? And…
Fiona Hewitt outlines some of the leadership skills she has learnt from being a mother and working…
