Revamped MBA ensures ‘access to excellence’
The University of Auckland is incorporating unprecedented levels of flexibility into its new-look MBA for...
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Bridging the skills development gap for working professionals
In the evolving business landscape, continuous learning, development & adaptation is crucial for working...
The MBM gets a refresh
The AUT Master of Business Management of Programme’s emphasis on practical application and experiential learning is a popular...
Future-focused executive education
Kiwi business professionals have no shortage of educational programmes and short courses to choose from to improve their performance and...
New online business course for B&B owners
Bed and breakfast hosts wanting to supercharge their business can now benefit from a new online tool sharing valuable tips and information....
Transactional recruiting robs employers and jobseekers
New Zealand’s employers are being urged to be less clinical in their hiring practices as, increasingly, candidates report that job...
Workers say employers falling short on protecting planet
More than two-thirds of Kiwi workers say their employers aren’t doing enough to care for the environment, with 19 percent confirming...
Surveys deliver invaluable recruitment insights
Fast-growing Kiwi recruitment agency Hirestaff has released the findings from its latest recruitment surveys, and while there are...
Avoiding propeller blades, coaching & other matters
Business coach and author Chris Taylor talks to NZBusiness editor Glenn Baker about his new book and why every business owner, no matter...
Counselling service for startup founders
Callaghan Innovation has launched a counselling service to support founders whose mental health is suffering due to the significant...
New certified training programme launched
OSACO Group is launching a new certified training offering which it believes will be the global gold standard for workplace misconduct...
Stress and burnout dominate workplaces
Three quarters of workplaces experience high stress and burnout, according to world-first ROW survey. A ground-breaking survey of workplace...
Acute labour pressures easing for businesses
Temporary and casual staffing platform Sidekicker, has released its first New Zealand Jobs Index, revealing that tight hiring conditions...
How to choose the best co-working space
With the popularity of co-working spaces on the rise, how do you choose the best one for your small or midsize business? Natasha Burton...
The business sharing experiential knowledge
In this constantly changing economic climate, many businesses are understandably questioning their next steps. Leaders with experiential...
Predictive AI can identify staff thinking of quitting
Kiwi companies will soon be able to use AI to identify employees who are thinking about resigning, according to an industry expert. The...
To sell more, stop selling
A New Zealand investment company sells more by telling people why they shouldn’t buy property. It’s not reverse psychology. It’s a...
Emotional intelligence for 21st century leaders
If you aspire to become a successful leader in the business world, then building your EQ should be an absolute priority. Ken Lee shares the...
Minding your mindset
Mindsets act as personal default settings. But how do we change our mindset when it’s having a negative impact on our life or business?...
Teen entrepreneurs tackle real world business problems
In the first weekend of July, 60 secondary students from across Aotearoa participated in ’Entrepreneurs in Action’ (EIA), a business...
Many businesses oblivious to slavery risks in supply chains
New research into Kiwi businesses and their efforts to deal with modern slavery has found that many are oblivious to the role of forced...
RISE UP programme fosters female entrepreneurship
Waikato-based business growth ecosystem Soda is seeking ambitious female entrepreneurs from Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for...
What to consider when buying an online business
Buying an online business? Read this before you start looking. There are some key things to look for. In today’s rapidly evolving...
Mental health initiative for business owners
The recently launched Brave in Business e-learning series is a new tool to help small business owner-operators to manage and improve their...
New planning resource empowers entrepreneurs
Thrive Whanganui, a team of economic diversity enablers, have announced the launch of their self-guided business resource: The Boss Book...
The top 5 reasons employees are quitting
A new survey across New Zealand, Australia and the UK has revealed the five major reasons why people recently quit or are quitting their...
The big benefits of micro-credentials
Tony Maguire offers up five micro-credential tips to help keep your employees engaged whilst learning. Workshops, MBAs, certificates or...
Wearable tech protects workers
Exxovantage is a Kiwi business deploying exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces. A Kiwi company is...
YES celebrates 40th birthday
The Young Enterprise Scheme is celebrating 40 years of helping young Kiwis become New Zealand’s business leaders of tomorrow. New...
Two-way texting service a lifesaver
Workplace mental health has been thrown a lifeline with the rollout of a two-way text-based check-in system that champions employee...