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Construction protocols under Alert Level 3
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level 3

New safety rules will let building sites reopen under Alert Level 3, helping protect workers and avoid a return to stricter lockdowns.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Construction protocols under Alert Level Three
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd 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
Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown
eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn
Risk & Compliance

Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn

New Zealand property owners are being urged to avoid panic decisions, as low rates and support measures may help cushion the lockdown fallout.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Lockdown laws that will affect every landlord
Power / Energy

Lockdown laws that will affect every landlord

Tenants face a temporary freeze on rent rises and evictions as New Zealand's four-week COVID-19 lockdown halts viewings and house moves.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Kiwis keen to reduce workplace screen time - for a $250 bonus
Mental Health

Kiwis keen to reduce workplace screen time - for a $250 bonus

The poll shows an appetite for workplaces to assess the amount of time their employees are on a screen, and provide an incentive for people to switch off.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Passport Plus: the new and improved health and safety course
Risk & Compliance

Passport Plus: the new and improved health and safety course

Construction workers can now renew safety cards with updated training on heights, machinery blind spots and dust risks under Site Safe's refresh.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide
Human Capital Management

New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide

The book’s release comes as employers worldwide trial shorter weeks, chasing higher productivity and better staff wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 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

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Aussies keen to go remote, but businesses may not be prepared
Unified Communications

Aussies keen to go remote, but businesses may not be prepared

A recent survey has shown that most Australian workers are finding remote work a boon, but businesses need to stay on top of tech to make it work.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers
Partner Programmes

DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers

Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online
Westcon-Comstor

'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online

Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Health Technologies

Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare

Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist
Social Media

Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist

Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
IT Automation

AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia

New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Three trends set to define work in the new decade
Workforce Technology

Three trends set to define work in the new decade

As the 2020s unfold, three key trends—human-centric HR, flexible working, and lifelong learning—are set to redefine the workplace landscape.

By Dan Fish • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020