When privacy breaches are in the media, it can be embarrassing for businesses. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that’s the extent of it, or that a breach isn’t of the upmost importance for your organisation, writes Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster.
You cannot lead through complexity if you’re drowning in activity, writes Chris Power.
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.
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.
The defining question for HR is no longer whether to use AI, but how to use it responsibly—and who is accountable when it fails, writes Dr. Mahmood Ahmed Khan. Artificial
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
Employers who use AI responsibly in the hiring process, with clear intent and strong human oversight, will be better positioned to compete for talent while maintaining trust, writes Alan Price.
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
Most businesses with a digital presence will likely one day be using AI-generated content for their marketing and social content. Buddle Findlay’s Sophie Thoreau writes that getting the fundamentals of
Kate Kearins admits she has a bit of a penchant for giving advice, but now she is wondering when advice-giving might be appropriate? How much advice might we best give?
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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’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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
