Leave is leave
December 3, 2025
Thanks to the 24/7 connectivity of modern work life, it can feel like taking leave and being on leave are two different things. But, writes Kate Kearins, they shouldn’t be.
Opinion
Dealing with the aging workforce challenge – is retirement for all of us?
October 28, 2025
While there is a strong economic case for people having longer working lives, 80 percent of employers have no strategies in place to retain this older group of employees. But,
Personal development: The new leadership edge
October 28, 2025
The real edge in leadership isn’t about what you know – it’s about who you’re becoming, writes Justine Farrington. For years, development was tallied in certificates, conferences, competencies ticked off
From compliance to connection: How leadership training is evolving
October 22, 2025
Leadership training is no longer just about compliance, it’s about connection. It’s about helping people lead with confidence, empathy, and adaptability. And it starts with recognising that learning isn’t a
How large companies can balance AI risk
October 17, 2025
Beneath the excitement about AI, there are realities about risk, capability, and culture that businesses cannot ignore, writes Natassja Savidge, noting that if businesses treat AI as a replacement for
Remote working – when everyone else is not
October 17, 2025
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
Five red flags you are fuelling entitlement at work
August 20, 2025
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
Aspiration…and even inspiration: The value of leadership shadowing
August 15, 2025
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
Safety Always
July 30, 2025
Don’t aim for “safety first.” Lead for safety always, writes Carina Hull. I was in the middle of a workday when the phone rang. My mum’s voice was shaky. My
Putting people at the heart of AI transformation
July 23, 2025
While leaders are expected to guide organisations through AI adoption, many lack the experience or knowledge to do so confidently. Sarah Bills writes that that needs to change – and
Privacy: Start small
July 23, 2025
Even the most sophisticated privacy system won’t work well unless some key basics are in place first, writes Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. When developing effective privacy practices many agencies focus
Food and agri sector’s looming $150 billion intergenerational wealth transfer
June 25, 2025
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
Quantum computing: The looming business risk leaders can’t ignore
May 16, 2025
Quantum computing promises to revolutionise industries by dramatically accelerating data analysis and solving problems that are currently beyond the reach of even the most powerful supercomputers. But, as with any
Retirement – Rewirement: A challenge or opportunity for employees and organisations?
May 9, 2025
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
Is it okay to talk politics at work?
April 14, 2025
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
Share with considerable care
March 6, 2025
A 2024 privacy survey found that 70% of people were likely to consider changing service providers in response to poor privacy and security practices. By Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. There
Leading on empty: How stress, isolation, and lack of support are draining leaders and hurting businesses
February 21, 2025
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
How will DEI fare in NZ in 2025?
January 29, 2025
Kate Kearins delves into why a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is more important than ever. In the United States, a growing number of companies are either pulling back
What would Scooby do?
January 16, 2025
If you want to learn how to be a great manager, get a DOG (Doctorate in Organisational Greatness), writes Steve Scott, as he points to eight lessons every leader can
So, you want to be a CEO: How to shift your mindset from victim to leader
December 18, 2024
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
How to overcome remote onboarding challenges
November 14, 2024
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
Do you know what you’re holding?
November 7, 2024
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
The changing face of business: How to make the most of increasingly diverse teams
October 23, 2024
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,
More than one role at a time
October 16, 2024
If you are new to the world of double hatting (doing two full time roles at the same time) Kate Kearins offers tips she hopes might help you and your
Why leaders need empathy during difficult times
October 2, 2024
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
Practical ways to help employees with invisible disabilities
September 23, 2024
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
Generative AI: What have we got to win?
August 30, 2024
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%
The privacy implications of congestion charging
August 28, 2024
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
Productivity through people
August 19, 2024
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
So, you want to be a CEO: Backing yourself is not ego
August 8, 2024
Leadership is about learning, a relentless drive to improve and a sense of purpose, according to Murray Fulton, who adds that backing yourself is not ego, it is awareness and
New privacy toolkit to support business
August 8, 2024
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
Why your organisation needs a breach management system
July 12, 2024
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
Getting grounded about spirituality at work
July 10, 2024
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
How to embed the importance of privacy across your organisation
June 12, 2024
Privacy needs to be a year-round activity, as the implications of poor privacy practice are simply too significant to ignore. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. We often hear from organisations
Being adaptive, and controlling change
May 8, 2024
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
Business benefits of privacy
May 8, 2024
Privacy Week (13-17 May) is a great time to consider the importance of privacy and to help ensure you and your company have good privacy practices in place, writes Privacy
Leadership: How to move from ‘difficult’ to ‘difference-making’ conversations
April 24, 2024
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
Three ways for leaders to help new employees thrive
April 16, 2024
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
How to promote good organisational privacy practices
April 11, 2024
Most leaders understand the importance of privacy and the need to protect and respect sensitive information, but perhaps there is less awareness about the benefits that good privacy practices can
MPs’ Pay 2024: A serious issue or an opportunity for seriously purple prose?
April 8, 2024
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,
AI: How to embrace change and overcome the hurdles
April 3, 2024
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
Privacy and the use of overseas service providers
March 6, 2024
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.
The morale challenge
January 24, 2024
Recent international research has found that more than half of employees self-reported being relatively unproductive at work. Kate Kearins looks at how leaders might ensure their workplace culture is balanced,
Modern Slavery: Why your organisation needs to address the issue
November 13, 2022
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
Are Friday office drinks a thing of the past?
October 17, 2022
As employees continue to embrace working from home, Cathy Hendry suspects there will be more developments and initiatives to encourage workers back to the office. With employees embracing working from
Cultivating curiosity helps retain talent
May 13, 2022
New Zealand companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including higher levels of employee satisfaction and engagement, according to recent research by SAP. Capitalising on Curiosity, a
Are you overwhelmed with over-planning?
April 17, 2022
While the mental wellbeing and burnout of employees is receiving a fair amount of attention in our Covid-driven world, how are leaders themselves faring? And what stresses are they finding
Do we need to re-think the traditional office?
January 13, 2022
If we are to fully embrace working remotely, the reasons for returning to the office shift from being a place to simply get work done to being a place to
Four lessons learned from a four-day working week
November 11, 2021
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
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