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
New Zealand is rated 22nd out of 189 economies in its ease of paying taxes, according to Paying Taxes 2015, now in its ninth edition. The unique study by PwC
Growing optimism in our main trading partners is good news for New Zealand, according to Paul Kane, Partner, Privately Held Business, at Grant Thornton New Zealand. Commenting on the recently
New Zealand’s dwindling investment in research and development (R&D) has seen it slip down a world table of 34 countries to sit almost at the bottom, according to the recently
Confidence among CEOs in Asia Pacific continues to climb while businesses look to grow connectivity to the region by embracing new partnerships and technology, a new report by PwC finds.
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
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation. The newly revised Draft Principles and GuidelinesCorporate Governance in New Zealand, is
Top global employers are increasingly seeking graduate hires with sector-specific, specialist Masters of Business Administration (MBA) qualifications in a variety of fields. The industry is seeking specialist MBAs and business
New Zealand must find a way to balance its ageing workforce with the continued development of new entrants to the labour market if it is to remain competitive long-term, says
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
PwC and Google Inc. today announced the launch of a joint business relationship to bring new and innovative services to companies around the world. The rapid pace of innovation in
The New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW NZ) is concerned at New Zealand’s drop in ranking in the Global Gender Gap Report 2014 just released by the
Wellington’s status as New Zealand’s high tech capital has been confirmed with the release of this year’s TIN100. The TIN100 measures the performance of New Zealand’s largest export-focused technology companies.
Global anti-corruption group Transparency International has released a report on OECD Anti-Bribery Convention enforcement and called for New Zealand to implement draft legislation to ratify the United Nations Convention against
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
Confidence is up in New Zealand’s biggest city as Auckland posts a 20% increase in jobs listed on seek.co.nz, compared to the same time last year. The latest data from
New Zealand’s successful bid for a seat on the UN Security Council will be welcomed by the business sector, which has identified more free trade agreements (FTAs) as a priority
Despite people working longer hours, New Zealand is facing a serious productivity problem, which Paul Kane, Partner, Privately Held Business at Grant Thornton New Zealand attributes to a laid back
Jobs are being created in high-skill industries such as construction, IT and finance, but according to recruiting experts Hays the number of quality candidates is falling as competition for talent
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
Findings that New Zealand’s tax system is the second most competitive of all 34 OECD countries reflect changes that should be promoted more internationally, says Greg Thompson, Partner and National
Fastest Q2 payment times on record Businesses in New Zealand are experiencing a cash flow boost from the country’s strong economic performance, with the average time taken for invoices to
The latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) survey reveals that New Zealand businesses are among the least concerned in the world about future access to raw materials. This begs
Positive business confidence and a strengthening local economy is helping to create a strong employment market, while flatter international job markets such as Australia are encouraging more New Zealand nationals
The Institute of Directors’ new Chartered Directors programme demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development for all those engaged in the governance environment. Waikato Institute of Directors chair Margaret Devlin
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
Nearly two-thirds (62.4%) of employers intend to keep headcount steady this quarter, as the latest Hudson Report: Employment Trends released today marked a solid year of employment stability. In quarter
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
The OECD set out final recommendations from the first half of its tax reform programme to tackle Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) yesterday. PwC New Zealand Tax and Private
A new umbrella association for workplace health and safety professions in New Zealand has been established. The Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) was launched on 10 September
Bucking the trend of most countries around the world, New Zealand small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are extremely comfortable with New Zealand tax policy and the tax risk on their
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
Deloitte-BusinessNZ survey offers insight into what business thinks are the most crucial issues facing nation. The business community thinks investment, innovation and sustainability are most important for achieving sustained economic
Simpson Grierson is the first organisation in New Zealand to meet the standard required to be awarded the Rainbow Tick. A Rainbow Tick recognises that a workplace understands, values, and
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
June 2014 Quarter Canterbury once again holds onto the top spot in the ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard. Narrowly holding onto the top ranking from Auckland, both regions are similarly buoyed
Too many businesses are ill-prepared for increased health and safety obligations under the Health and Safety Reform legislation that will become law early next year and this is putting them
ManufacturingNZ and ExportNZ have released their manifestos for the 2014 election. The manifestos make recommendations to all political parties on policies needed to support companies involved in exporting and manufacturing.
Business Manifesto 2014 makes recommendations to all political parties on policies needed for growing enterprise. “Policies decided on at election time can have a big impact on the ability of
New Zealand Institute of Management Inc has appointed Fiona Hewitt its new chief executive. Ms Hewitt has a 20 year career in senior management working for high profile New Zealand travel, insurance, entertainment, non-profit, sporting and human behaviour organisations.
The number of skilled jobs advertised online grew by 2.5 per cent in June 2014, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Jobs Online report.
Migration to cloud platform will enable next generation datacenter for organisations to enable mobility, productivity and big data opportunities
Returning Kiwis are being met with open arms by employers who want to fill jobs with experienced locals, according to the latest Hays Quarterly Report of hiring hotspots and recruitment
One in three (33 percent) New Zealand employers report that their employees are clocking up increasing amounts of overtime, according to the 2014 Hays Salary Guide. Out now, the Guide
While many Not for Profit organisations (NFPs) consider social media to be an important channel to deliver their communications and fundraising goals, few incorporate social media as a core strategy
The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand has announced the finalists for the 2014 AmCham-DHL Express Success and Innovation Awards, the 15th year of these awards celebrating success and
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the New Zealand economy is set to achieve around 3.5 percent growth in the short term – one of the highest growth rates in the
Economic confidence slowly translates into stronger hiring as employers focus on cost containment rather than investing in headcount to support future growth Reversing the downward trend of the previous two
The NZIM & Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year Award was established by NZIM and NZ Management magazine to recognise standout individuals who are prepared to go beyond perceived
Election jitters in New Zealand boardrooms and a hard-hitting Australian budget have seen the gap in business confidence levels between the two countries narrow sharply over the last three months.
Fifty percent of organisations are planning to increase salaries, 49% are expecting no change and just 1% are expecting to decrease wages according to the latest report from specialist recruitment
Leadership styles differ significantly around the world with business leaders in ASEAN countries placing greater value on creativity and intuition than those in New Zealand, according to a recent Grant
NZIM is offering two young managers the chance to travel to Macau and South China later this year. The Institute is seeking applicants for its Asian Association of Management Organisations (AAMO) Young Managers Programme.
The most effective leaders are humble according to a study of 1500 workers in Australia, China, German, India, Mexico and the US.
The Government’s Business Growth Agenda seems to be delivering a stronger economy, according to lobby group, BusinessNZ. But there were some holes in the Agenda that needed addressing, said chief executive Phil O’Reilly.
The Productivity Commission has released a new report comparing consumer prices in New Zealand with those overseas. The report, by Victoria University’s professor Norman Gemmell, confirms what most Kiwis already know – that we’re a high prices nation.
NZIM and Eagle Technology are still searching for the nation’s best young executives. Nominations for their jointly sponsored Young Executive of the Year Award close on July 3.
New Zealand and Australian banks are worried about regulation, pricing risk, political interference, Australasia’s economic environment and their own sales and business practices according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers global report entitled Banking Banana Skins 2014.
Many New Zealand businesses will only commit to more sustainable management practices if the government legislates for them to do so, according to a multi-pronged analysis of Kiwi businesses carried out by Waikato University.
NZIM and Eagle Technology are looking for New Zealand’s most outstanding young executives.
“New Zealand businesses are insufficiently prepared to turn the promise and opportunities facing them into the success stories we need to make a real and lasting difference to our economy, society and personal wellbeing,” NZIM chief executive Gary Sturgess recently told an International Pacific College (IPC) Tertiary Institute presentation in Palmerston North.
