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Adapting your staff to a new normal
Human Capital Management

Adapting your staff to a new normal

Employees need honest check-ins and flexible expectations as managers navigate remote work, mental health strain and constant uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
COVID-19 is no excuse to ignore usual health and safety risks
Risk & Compliance

COVID-19 is no excuse to ignore usual health and safety risks

Workers returning to sites after lockdown face added risks from inactivity, mental strain and social distancing, says NZISM President Greg Dearsly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Successfully managing remote teams
Hybrid & Remote Work

Successfully managing remote teams

Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Three telltale signs of a bad boss
Human Capital Management

Three telltale signs of a bad boss

Employees can spot toxic managers early by three traits that often poison culture, morale and performance across the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'
Resellers

Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'

Gary Bigwood leaves Ingram Micro NZ to join a major player in the NZ IT sector, with Jason Langley stepping in as the new executive MD from February.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
Trio of businesswomen to lead AI Forum of New Zealand
Quantum Computing

Trio of businesswomen to lead AI Forum of New Zealand

The AI Forum of New Zealand has appointed three local business women who are charged with leading New Zealand's use of AI into 2020 and beyond.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?
Robotics

Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?

Firms risk missing AI’s biggest gains unless younger staff push change, as the technology is set to reshape jobs rather than erase them.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company
Human Capital Management

Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company

Poor retention may be driven by five disruptive employee types, from micromanagers to toxic superstars, which push colleagues out.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Data Analytics

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying
Human Capital Management

How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying

A new risk-management tool could help employers tackle bullying earlier, as the behaviour costs Australia up to USD $36 billion a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

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Executives failing to lead and maintain competitive edge
Leadership

Executives failing to lead and maintain competitive edge

A new Cognizant study with MIT reveals most executives lack the mindset to lead in the digital economy, with only 9% skilled to thrive digitally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Diversity key to successful workplaces in Asia - Hays report
Leadership

Diversity key to successful workplaces in Asia - Hays report

A Hays report reveals that 85% of professionals in Asia view encouraging diverse opinions as crucial for talent retention, yet only 63% see this in practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner

Nutanix has named Tarkan Maner as its new chief commercial officer, entrusting him with global business and corporate development, and strategic partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards
Unified Communications

Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

Award recipients have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement and superior performance amidst the changing business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
Leadership

PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Forget personal development, women want to be leaders
Leadership

Forget personal development, women want to be leaders

Few training programmes focus on leadership, despite women's ambition to be leaders, says leadership expert Dr Sue Watson.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture
Human Capital Management

Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture

Allianz's new HR programme lets senior executives shadow colleagues, fostering stronger company culture and better collaboration across global operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019

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