The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. The forum says that nearly nine in 10
The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations agreement remains one of the most successful trade agreements in the world, but its next phase will look very different, according to a recent NZIER Insight.
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.
A new report commissioned by 2degrees and prepared by Deloitte Access Economics shows New Zealand businesses adopting AI are seeing productivity gains – with measurable impact on the bottom line.
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.
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
The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has released a report providing a snapshot of how KiwiSaver providers are investing in private assets. While overall exposure to private
New Zealanders strongly support proactive efforts to reduce the risks from climate related events like flooding, landslips and sea level rise to keep communities safe, according to a survey commissioned
As job titles and responsibilities evolve, many New Zealand companies draw on a mix of internal and external sources to set salaries for roles within their organisation, relying mainly on
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
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
Workers are most anxious about their financial wellbeing in 2025, with the lagging effect of inflation and the economy on their jobs weighing heavily on their minds, research by recruiter
Tentative signs of recovery in the construction sector are highlighted in a new report from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association. New Zealand’s construction sector generated $94 billion in
The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa is urging the Government to provide stronger national direction to better manage natural hazards risks like flooding and
Directors face growing legal action due to economic pressures and the rise of litigation funding, according to a new insurance industry report. The report on directors and officers’ insurance, which
New Zealand workers want faster access to the wages they have earned and greater transparency about pay and deductions, according to new research from Deel. The global HR and payroll
A recent study highlights major flaws in existing deepfake detectors and provides a framework for more reliable solutions. An international team of researchers is calling for urgent improvements in deepfake
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
Cybersecurity risks are rising sharply and businesses must take a fresh look at how sensitive personal information is managed and protected, particularly when it comes to payroll data. It’s hard
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
New research has found that more than half the country experienced an online threat and 830,000 people experienced some financial loss. The National Cyber Security Centre’s annual survey, conducted by
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
Waste and recycling leaders are welcoming figures just released that show their sector is achieving an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades. The Waste & Recycling Industry
New Zealand businesses are losing billions of dollars a year due to unwell workers pushing through instead of taking time to recover, says a recent report. In the latest Umbrella
New Zealanders are still finding it tough financially with little reprieve expected in the next 12 months, according to Ipsos New Zealand’s latest edition of Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand: Cost of Living report.
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
New Zealand’s job market ended the last quarter of 2024 with record salaries, fewer listings and stiff competition among prospective employees, according to Trade Me. The company’s Head of Jobs
Ongoing skills shortages in Australia and New Zealand are negatively impacting organisational performance, the economy and global competitiveness. In response, 86% of hiring managers are shifting towards skills-based hiring, says
A new report highlights that 7,122 cyber security incidents were recorded in NZ in the year to 30 June 2024, 343 of which were triaged for specialist technical support because
The top three things New Zealand workers want to get from their job in 2025 are more money (62%), flexible work hours (36%) and more benefits (36%), according to new
Imagine walking into a store, picking up your items and paying just by looking at a screen. This is already a reality in China thanks to facial recognition payment technology.
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
New research is seen as the tip of the iceberg in exploring how the employment of disabled people could be improved, particularly within the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, engineering and logistics
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 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
Virtual meetings are regularly interrupting professionals’ ‘actual working time’ and distracting them from the work at hand, new research from recruitment company Robert Walters has found. The research, which surveyed
This year marks a significant milestone for Māori-owned technology enterprises, according to the 2024 Toi Hangarau report.
AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes and elastocalorics are among the top 10 emerging technologies to address global challenges.
If you’re aiming to take the number one leadership role in your organisation, new data around what makes a ‘bad boss’, should inform you of exactly what not to do
Ninety percent of professionals would consider looking for a new role, if their employer was to ask them to increase their in-office days, according to a recent survey conducted by
A recent CEO survey highlights the importance of business model reinvention for long-term success, with 23% of local business leaders expressing concerns about the viability of their businesses beyond the
Workers are prioritising equity and flexibility, as career progression takes a back seat, according to a new global report. Randstad’s latest Workmonitor report, which surveyed 27,000 workers in 34 markets
A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – Creativetech, Fintech and Healthtech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, according to a new report.
Businesses are optimistic about the future and remain committed to sustainability, according to a survey of New Zealand corporates, conducted by the Sustainable Business Network. The network says its report, Sustainability
Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023. Asked to name the most significant impediments
Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’ despite a lack of reporting on Scope 3 key categories, a new
This year’s pressures have struck very large businesses, those with more than 1,000 staff, the hardest and they are more than twice as likely to make redundancies to reduce costs
Business leaders are facing a whole new operating environment in 2023 as their focus shifts completely away from the pandemic and towards managing rising costs and improving productivity, according to
The Sustainable Business Council has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in decarbonising the
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their
New research by Sense Partners into increasing costs shows that while the price of goods and services have increased across the board, inflated profits are not the driving force in
The number of New Zealanders who are struggling financially is on the rise, with 26% indicating that they are finding it difficult to manage financially (up from 20% in the
A new report from the Global Federation of Insurance Associations has identified and quantified the most significant, and growing, annual global insurance protection gaps, two of which are of particular
Most New Zealanders believe it is not easy to protect their information online and they find the idea of being more in control of their digital identity appealing, according to
A new research report analysing the sustainability work, attitudes, and efforts of businesses in six major sectors shows a business community that is trying to do its best but largely
Extreme sea-levels from storms augmented by sea-level rise are potentially a threat to New Zealand’s property values and financial stability, according to a University of Otago expert. Professor Ivan Diaz-Rainey,
Organisations using data and insights to inform their corporate strategy have decreased since 2020, according to a new survey by KPMG. A statement from the firm says that during the
Findings from Strategic Pay’s third annual Pay Equity analysis show the gender pay gap closed slightly this year. However, research shows that gender and ethnic pay gaps, when combined, result
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Strategic Pay Directors’ Fees survey, which is also the longest running survey of its kind in New Zealand. A statement from the
New Zealand organisations are being asked to contribute to research uncovering how diversity, including neurodiversity, is impacting workplaces with the 2022 New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey now underway. Diversity Works
New Zealand workers’ confidence in the economy has reached a low point with just 14 percent of workers rating the economy as ‘secure’ while the proportion of workers who rate
BusinessNZ says its forecast for the March 2022 quarter shows inflationary and activity-constricting impacts resulting from international circumstances including the war in Ukraine and ensuing international fuel price rises. A
Food markets are set to be “highly dynamic” in the year ahead, as the ongoing effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across supply chains and in consumer
Global and local influences, including the impact of increased community expectations, regulatory requirements and need for greater transparency around culture and wider environmental performance continue to affect the New Zealand
New analysis from economic consultancy Infometrics finds that the Omicron outbreak in Covid-19 will disrupt New Zealand’s economic recovery. Exploring Omicron’s potential economic impact on New Zealand identifies a range
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic, according to the Global Risks Report 2022, A statement from the World Economic Forum says
A mounting skills shortage, border restrictions and vaccine efficacy were top of the list of issues causing directors sleepless nights in the Institute of Directors and ASB’s latest Director Sentiment
The majority of employees in New Zealand are confident their organisations are honest and there is no misconduct at work, but their line managers don’t always explain the importance of
The inability or unwillingness to build the infrastructure needed to support and settle people in the community suggests pre-pandemic rates of immigration are unsustainable, says the Productivity Commission. A statement
Eighteen months after New Zealand’s borders closed, the mental health of tourism operators is under severe pressure, a new survey has found. Three-quarters of respondents to the Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The AA1000AP standard offers a valuable framework for guiding managers in integrating sustainability into corporate operations, according to Muhammad Bilal Farooq and Rashid Zaman who encourage managers to pay greater
There are positives and negatives in the latest ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast as New Zealand continues to bounce back strongly from Covid, but the closed border is putting additional strain
An Auckland Business Chamber survey of more than 1000 companies has found “a desperate need” for skills at all levels and a change to the environment that has businesses poaching
Knowing a business treats its workers fairly “always or most of the time” is a key factor for consumers when deciding where to shop, with 50 percent reporting it informs
A new survey has found that climate change and other societal issues remain top of mind for New Zealand’s millennials and Gen Zs. A statement from Deloitte says that across
Findings from Strategic Pay’s annual 2021 Directors’ Fees Survey have revealed the first drop in fee levels in a decade, further highlighting the impact that the pandemic has had for
The roll-out of vaccines both in New Zealand and around the world is providing light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel, but the coming year will still be a
The twelfth annual World Energy Council (WEC) Issues Monitor for New Zealand shows climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency are hot issues for energy executives. This year energy leaders
Insect protein is creating a global buzz, with demand for the fast-emerging ingredient in the animal feed and pet food sectors expected to reach half a million metric tonnes by
New Zealand’s video game developers have proven themselves resilient through Covid-19. The interactive media sector earned $323.9 million in the year to April 1, 2020, an increase of $121 million
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2020 quarter shows the NZ economy ploughing through unchartered waters in the wake of the Covid crisis, with the worst impacts yet to
Transparency International announced today that Denmark has overtaken New Zealand to become the county with the lowest level of perceived corruption in the public sector in 2014. The Corruption Perceptions
The brand new World Talent Ranking assesses how well 60 countries meet corporate needsand New Zealand drops from its 2005 ranking of 23rd to 26th place. IMD, a top-ranked global
76% of HR professionals are anticipating a salary increase and 30% are anticipating a bonus in 2015, according to the latest survey from specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. The Robert
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.
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
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
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
