What defines success? What makes one organisation more successful than another and how has the way the business world views success changed? We asked four business leaders to offer us
Almost 30 years since the introduction of the Companies Act 1993, it’s now a timely opportunity to review the framework for directors’ duties to ensure ongoing strong and effective governance.
Employees are becoming more discerning in their employment choices; being seen as taking a lead in addressing pay equity will help any organisation stand out from the crowd. By Cathy
If economic modelling developed in Australia, around digital transformation, holds true for this country too we’re looking at a $35 billion a year opportunity for Aotearoa, writes John Mazenier. Recently,
With container ship supply to New Zealand at historic lows and freight prices skyrocketing, business leaders need to consider whether their pre-Covid supply chain is appropriate for the changing
Amantha Imber’s team has worked a four-day week for a year. This is what she has learnt. You wake up on a Friday morning. ‘One more day until the
Steve Hallett is a director and co-owner of two electrical companies in Auckland and Northland and for the past eight years has chaired the board of the Electrical Training Company
After multiple lockdowns many businesses’ financial resources will be running low and the mental health resource of owners, directors, managers and staff is probably in a similar state, writes Cathy
Global analysis has found that the way governments respond to digitalisation during these Covid years will define the progress of their nation for years to come, says Graeme Muller. New
As the Government begins to roll out its plans for the biggest change to the New Zealand health system since 2001, Greg Thomas says the digital side of Health NZ
‘No jab, no job’ is a hot topic in the current climate. Here, Sherridan Cook and Gabrielle Lintott discuss what employers can, and can’t, do with regard to mandating employees
By giving us a glimpse of how to tackle troubling issues like inequality and climate change,
An evolution: Defining organisational success today What te ao Māori can teach us about sustainable leadership Managing supply chain restrictions Why digital could make or break the new health regime
Technology is one area where tough questions need to be asked before a board signs off on the expenditure, writes Cathy Parker. Technology can support a business, supercharge a business
Artificial intelligence is becoming more commonplace in New Zealand’s health sector, but there is still some way to go for the sector to fully embrace the available technology, says Ryl
Leaders and employees agree hybrid working is more productive, but are not aligned on what is required to achieve it, according to a new survey. New data reveals that 64
Customer experience initiatives and everyday business activity need to be aligned. Unfortunately, in many cases, they are totally disconnected, writes David Allen. For some time, analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and
For anyone who is about to embark on their first CEO role, or aspires to do so, Mahara Inglis says it’s both the most rewarding and hardest job you’ll ever
A lot can happen in 12 months.A year ago New Zealand, and the rest of the world, was reeling not just from the impact of an international pandemic, but also from the
With a talent-short market, you want to avoid at all costs the need to replace any current employees tempted to move on to another role. By Cathy Hendry. The Seek NZ
Few organisations apply a risk-based approach to security and privacy, and hence put themselves at risk. Management asked cyber-security expert Jatinder Oberoi to outline the best strategies organisations can take
New employer brand research finds that for the first time in 10 years, employees are no longer motivated by money as their top priority. By Katherine Swan. Covid had a
If you are consistently tired before the day starts, you may be burnt out. By Kate Kearins. Chances are, you’ll have seen the spate of recent headlines decrying the ever-growing
Adopting AI and automation should be considered as a strategy to transform operational processes, and with it improve the employee experience and enhance safety, writes Ian Hulme. A longstanding challenge
A new report pays particular attention to the way AI will change hiring, monitoring, and the managing of staff. By Annie Gray. A University of Otago report looking at the
Lessons from a first-time CEO
Ways to improve the employee experience using AI
AI in the health sector
How will AI change work?
Why leaders need to take a risk-based approach to data securit
In 2019, in the biggest private equity purchase in global aviation history, Canadian investment company ONEX paid C$5 billion for Canada’s second largest airline Westjet. Within three months, Covid had
Strategic Pay recently asked a range of New Zealand organisations how transparent they were with their employees about pay. Nearly three quarters said their employees have some access to pay
The key to encouraging employee engagement and keeping people across company matters is by fostering a community with a healthy feedback culture, writes Monica Watt. In a post-pandemic world, we’ve
New Zealand is now seeing hot competition for key talent and pockets of wage pressure in certain roles, writes Cathy Hendry. The horticulture industry has highlighted, in March this year,
Boards of directors need to play a more active role in protecting their organisation from cyber risks, according to a new study by the World Economic Forum. Cybersecurity failure is
A great boss is alert to weak signals and signs of discontent in the workplace, writes Michelle Gibbings. The root cause of challenging workplace dynamics is usually not down to
A focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-Covid-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs. An IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study has found
Diversity should not be something left purely for an internal diversity group. Maybe you should ask the question: what have you done recently to show your support for your diverse
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
Author Matt McILraith’s new book Crusade On! Celebrating 25 years of the Crusaders outlines why internal theming is such an effective management technique, in business as much as it is
If you want to ‘step-up’ in your career, you need to invest in that, writes Jackie O’Fee. I recently was a “prize” in an incentive programme for a nationwide sales
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
Burnout appears to be a growing phenomenon which leaders are increasingly aware they need to address, not just for their employees’ well-being but for their own well-being too. As a
Pandemic leadership lessons: A North American perspective
4 Day Week becoming a reality around the globe
Burned out? You are not alone
Study: Employee well-being is a major priority for many global CEOs
Why internal theming works
There are certain capabilities that help business leaders make wiser decisions. By Arash Arabi. The 2020 Gartner CIO Agenda started with this statement: “The goal of all organisations should be
In 2021 there will be more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide; global cloud spending will grow seven times faster than overall IT spend; and the global market
Covid has stripped many organisations to the bone, forcing them to examine and become crystal clear about who, and what, their priorities are. By Kate Kearins. As I write this
In reporting climate-related financial disclosures, it pays to report early, to tell a meaningful and relevant climate story and to seek to improve each year because an organisation’s reputation and
Facial recognition technology is increasing in usage in New Zealand, across both the public and private sectors, but a new report raises human rights concerns. So what questions do business
The Office of the Auditor-General has recently updated its good practice guide on sensitive expenditure for public sector organisations. And there is plenty in it which can help any organisation
Leadership Questions for 2021
Sensitive Expenditure: Building trust and confidence
Is your team ready for mandatory privacy breach notifications?
Is there still room at the top?
Making wiser decisions during uncertain times
Christine Whelan, Senior Consultant at Strategic Pay examines the debate around salary increases being based on CPI and why this may not be the best idea. Let’s forget for a
Dwayne Alexander forecasts four themes he sees as being key to driving business forward in the new financial year. If you have already forgotten your New Year’s resolutions, many of
The new Privacy Act 2020 has been in force for not quite two months, so what can organisations do to prepare if there is a breach of someone’s privacy? By
One of the benefits of diversity is that it helps avoid a monoculture. Diverse people will bring their diverse backgrounds and life experiences into their work thinking and decision-making. By
With more senior level expats returning home and fewer Kiwis heading overseas for work, what effect is this having on younger executives wanting to climb the corporate ladder? Adam
Dressing for work is one of the most intentional career moves you can make, says Jackie O’Fee, who challenges you to see if the way you dress actually makes a
