AI and the human touch in recruitment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or a futuristic experiment, it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate and hire talent.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or a futuristic experiment, it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate and hire talent.
Stratalign Managing Director Matthew Prestige on how the company is leading the charge on smarter and safer lifting technology as it eyes international growth.
Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas explains how you can actively restore your energies after work and enhance your on-the-job performance. When it comes to taking on tedious, time-consuming tasks in the workplace, Chat GPT and other digital technologies are proving invaluable. But what happens when we human employees become physically and mentally exhausted by the endless outputs generated by our artificially intelligent co-workers? The downside of bots taking on routine tasks is that sentient employees must tackle increasing volumes of complex tasks which require significant levels of brain power. These tasks might be stimulating, but without respite, they can lead to burnout. To that end, while welcoming the gains brought by ongoing advances in technology, it is more important than ever to
Workplace inclusion changemakers who challenge non-inclusive systems, practices and mindsets are key to building environments of belonging. The 2023 Diversity Awards NZ™ will again recognise individuals who expertly use their knowledge, skills, experience and emotional intelligence to create spaces where everyone feels safe to have a voice and to make a contribution to shared objectives. “The Diversity Champion Award, introduced last year as part of the 25th anniversary of our awards programme, will now become a regular addition to our categories,” says Diversity Works New Zealand Chief Executive Maretha Smit. “Being a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) means more than being a supporter for a cause. It means more than being able to tell a lived experience story
Young Enterprise Trust has announced the seven individuals who will be inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame on 10th August, at the annual black-tie gala event. The New Zealand Business Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to the economic and social development of Aotearoa New Zealand. Each Laureate has a story of enterprise, hard work and success. Each has slow generously contributed to their community. The awards seek to celebrate their achievements, and also put them up as a role model for young entrepreneurs. The 2023 New Zealand Business Hall of Fame Laureates are: Living Laureates – Sir Paul Adams, Michael Barnett, Theresa Gattung, Ted Manson, Kingi Smiler &
Exxovantage is a Kiwi business deploying exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces. A Kiwi company is deploying integrated and wearable robotic solutions and technology that could save Kiwi businesses from losing money to workplace injuries while simultaneously future-proofing workforces worldwide. Exxovantage combines exoskeletons and exosuits, workplace wearables, AI, data analytics and cutting-edge risk management tools to increase operational efficiencies for the logistics, manufacturing, retail, aviation, defence, construction, dairy farming, horticulture, mining and healthcare sectors. In the current climate of stark skill shortages, lost time to injuries, and a focus on the mental health of the nation’s workforce, supporting manual labour tasks with robotics and data analytics may reduce the cost of staff turnover and close the
Some of the world’s top innovators and business minds will be in Auckland for “Future State”, an event which explores the driving forces behind the next era of tech innovation. Presented by Spark Lab and Semi Permanent, the event will be hosted at Spark Arena on Thursday 11 May with around 1300 people expected to attend. Aimed at attracting people from emerging small businesses right through to large enterprises, the event promises to be a regular fixture on the New Zealand business calendar with an international calibre of speakers from some of the world’s most innovative and successful companies, including adidas, Google, VICE media and more. Spark Marketing Director, Matt Bain says the one-day event will deliver a series of
Grass roots first aid for mental health in the workplace significantly improves overall worker safety, says leading health and safety experts. Employers who tell their employees to ‘leave their personal problems at home’ may be contributing to a more hazardous workplace by increasing the risk of serious, even fatal, accidents on site. Stats NZ reports a significant increase in the proportion of people with poor mental well-being, up from 22 per cent in 2018 to 28 per cent in 2021. How this impacts broader health and safety – for example, falls and accidents with machinery, power tools and forklifts – is a significant concern for health and safety experts +IMPAC. Maxine Bowring, Health and Safety trainer at +IMPAC, said mental
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