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Expertise sought
Outsourcing

Expertise sought

Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace culture stories

Risks have no place on today’s farms
Agricultural Technology

Risks have no place on today’s farms

Safer practices and a health and safety app have cut hazards on Stuart Taylor’s Rangitikei dairy farm, where unsafe work now stops.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Most popular workplace instant message apps found
Software-as-a-Service

Most popular workplace instant message apps found

Workplace chat tools are now used by 43 per cent of employees, though most still doubt conversations on them are private.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Twenty-five signs of an awesome safety culture
Risk & Compliance

Twenty-five signs of an awesome safety culture

Workplace injuries fall when managers back safety with funding, fast fixes and staff who feel safe to speak up.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Start talking to improve mental health and safety
Education, Learning & Training

Start talking to improve mental health and safety

Better manager-worker conversations can lift productivity, cut absenteeism and reduce stress in construction sites, research cited by a mental health speaker says.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties
Risk & Compliance

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Businesses sharing workplaces face fines if they fail to coordinate safety duties under new law aimed at closing gaps for workers.

By Geoff • 10 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Hosting drinks? Be sure to think
Risk & Compliance

Hosting drinks? Be sure to think

Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……
Hybrid & Remote Work

To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……

Reduced sitting at work may improve health and productivity, as a New Zealand study finds adjustable desks boost movement without more tiredness.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Beating bullying bruisers
Human Capital Management

Beating bullying bruisers

One in five New Zealand employees face bullying for six months or more, with the fallout spreading to morale, performance and staff turnover.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Staying safe this work year
Risk & Compliance

Staying safe this work year

New Zealand workplaces are being urged to review risks after the holidays, as fatigue, dehydration and poor safety habits can raise injury rates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
Organisational culture

DRESS FOR THE OCCASION

The importance of dressing appropriately for business events and understanding dress codes. Dress for your host and project the right image.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Communicating with customers in the CEC
Workplace culture

Communicating with customers in the CEC

In today's challenging economy, effective communication with customers is key; active listening and maintaining a positive outlook can make all the difference.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Accept the invisible Xmas gift
Social Networking

Accept the invisible Xmas gift

Xmas functions aren't just for fun; they're a prime opportunity for sales pros to forge lasting relationships, NZ Sales Institute advises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2006