Flexibility rules among employee benefits
Kiwi job seekers and employees are prioritising flexible working hours over any other benefits companies may be offering, according to a...
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Crunch time: Making diversity a tech sector priority
Grant McIvor explains why New Zealand’s tech sector has the potential to be transformational, but is being hindered by a lack of...
Unlocking seaweed’s export potential
Hayley and John Fraser-Mackenzie’s corporate experience and desire to succeed is helping them transform a small business into a serious...
Lighting up the world for special needs employees
Downlights NZ is a social enterprise providing meaningful employment for people with Down syndrome and other cognitive disabilities. Anne...
The future of meetings
Futurist Dave Wild explains the dynamics of meetings in a hybrid world. How they help business leaders create stronger connections....
Kiwi ed-tech company takes on the world
Education Perfect, a New Zealand-based global education company, grew exponentially during the pandemic. Now, the challenge is to maintain...
Was COP26 a COP-OUT?
Dave Rouse attended COP26 and came away both inspired and disappointed. The tears of disappointment in the eyes of president Alok Sharma...
Show us the money: A guide to raising capital
Securing investor funding is the key to accelerating business growth, particularly for fledgling ventures. NZBusiness shares advice from...
Diversity Awards NZ open for entries
Entries are now open for the 2022 Diversity Awards NZ™, which mark the 25th anniversary of this prestigious national awards programme....
Spark moves to make Internet more gender inclusive
Most of the Internet sees only two genders – male and female – leaving entire communities invisible online. Spark’s Beyond Binary...
Rainbow excellence shines brightly despite covid
The 2021 New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards were held on Thursday 25th November in a live, virtual ceremony, hosted by Ali Mau. Over 400...
Two change-makers scoop Canterbury Awards
Space transportation company, Dawn Aerospace, and pantry to the charity sector, Foodbank Canterbury, are the Supreme winners at this...
HealthPost celebrates sustainability with fun quiz comp
In anticipation of the 2021 Sustainable Business awards night, double category finalist, Nelson-based HealthPost, is running its own...
MBA: DEGREE OF CERTAINTY
“Life-changing” is how tutors and students alike describe the MBA. In these uncertain times it’s an investment that delivers clarity,...
degree of certainty
“Life-changing” is how tutors and students alike describe the MBA. In these uncertain times it’s an investment that delivers clarity,...
Plumbing new proficiency
Taking out the inaugural Diverse Talent Award for Small-Medium Organisations at this year’s Diversity Awards NZ, Hutt Gas and Plumbing...
Future-focused Nelson business wins The David Awards
The judges have high praise for Frank Witowski, owner of Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes and the 2021 Supreme Winner of The David Awards, New...
Financial advisory scholarship targets diversity
New Zealand's financial advice industry desperately needs more diversity, particularly from women, Pasifika and Māori, says the principal...
A bearded rebrand
‘The Beards’ is a new name and fresh look given to a top New Zealand production company. Here’s the story behind the rebrand. Since...
Consolidation for Christchurch print sector
In Christchurch one of the industry’s leading printing companies has acquired one of the industry’s oldest printing companies....
Rosebank Business Assn targets workplace wellbeing
Almost 20 years after its establishment, the diversity of the Rosebank Business Association’s achievements with its members is...
Essential workers win national diversity award
An organisational culture that encourages employees to act like owners of the business and celebrate ‘everyday moments of goodness’ has...
Culture key to avoiding mass employee exodus
With research showing that more than 40 percent of employees globally are considering leaving their jobs in the next year,...
Awards showcase Wellington’s best businesses
The capital’s diverse business community is being given a chance to shine in 2021, with entries now open for the Wellington Region...
In sync with the times
Since a certain pandemic arrived, forcing businesses to adopt hybrid workstyles for their employees, conferencing technology has had to...
From grass to glass
A new family-owned West Coast business is providing full cream milk direct from the farm, and has more big plans in the pipeline. Your...
Global Centre of Possibility launches leadership program
Just months after its formal establishment towards making New Zealand an international hub of economic and social possibility, the...
Coping with rising data inequality
Ling Hai looks at the rise of data inequality amongst New Zealand’s SMEs. It’s one of the long-term issues for business...
Framework provides workplace diversity & inclusion standard
A new national framework to assess levels of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion will give organisations an understanding of...
Woop continues its winning ways
Undertaking research to keep your company at the cutting edge of an industry can be a dry affair. But not for Woop founder Thomas Dietz; he...