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Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
Four simple ways to improve leadership
Human Capital Management

Four simple ways to improve leadership

Simple habits like smiling, listening and praising can lift team trust, engagement and results without any extra cost.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour
Human Capital Management

Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour

Narcissistic colleagues can erode morale and reputation, so spotting six warning signs early may help staff protect themselves at work.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem
Human Capital Management

Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem

One in three workers may face bullying or harassment each year, prompting WorkSafe to warn firms that the risk can escalate if ignored.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Mental health cause for construction industry concern
Productivity

Mental health cause for construction industry concern

Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Auckland Council and Unison honoured at RiskNZ annual awards
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Council and Unison honoured at RiskNZ annual awards

Auckland Council's risk culture overhaul has won national recognition, with Cecilia Tse and its team both taking top honours at RiskNZ's awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
What’s one top reason for employees quitting their jobs?
Human Capital Management

What’s one top reason for employees quitting their jobs?

Ignored staff are twice as likely to quit within a year, research suggests, as lack of recognition hits morale and retention.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work
Human Capital Management

Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work

Active managerial support for depression is linked to fewer sick days, strengthening the case for workplace mental health policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Five signs of a toxic workplace that should be stopped immediately
Human Capital Management

Five signs of a toxic workplace that should be stopped immediately

Harvard-backed research links toxic colleagues to customer loss, lower morale and rising absenteeism, costing firms dearly.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 22nd Jul 2018
Calling all leaders
Risk & Compliance

Calling all leaders

The two-hour workshop is aimed at small and medium-sized construction firms, helping leaders lift compliance and tackle safety gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
A summit to promote diversity in senior leadership
Transpower

A summit to promote diversity in senior leadership

Women remain under-represented in senior roles, prompting the sector to back a summit aimed at widening the leadership pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
Smart choices key summits at Safety 360
Risk & Compliance

Smart choices key summits at Safety 360

A shift away from paperwork-heavy compliance is driving talks on smarter safety practice and chemical risk at Safety 360 in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Reflections on the first year in the job
Risk & Compliance

Reflections on the first year in the job

WorkSafe says its push on critical risks, leadership and worker engagement is helping New Zealand edge towards a 25% injury cut by 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Digital transformation boosts businesses
Data Analytics

Digital transformation boosts businesses

Nearly half of firms say digital tools are lifting customer satisfaction as companies race to gain an edge and streamline operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Oct 2017

Global Stories

Organisational culture stories

Company culture holding back DevSecOps adoption – CA Technologies
Application Security

Company culture holding back DevSecOps adoption – CA Technologies

The global study involved a survey of more than 1,200 IT leaders across 15 markets, including some 575 respondents from seven APJ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
How to build a #human element into your organisational culture – Xero
Fintech

How to build a #human element into your organisational culture – Xero

Xero's Rachael Powell outlines six essential components using the acronym EBITDA to build a human-centred organisational culture amid rapid business changes.

By Rachael Powell • 8 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017