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Limited role for expensive green green hydrogen in net zero chase
Power / Energy

Limited role for expensive green green hydrogen in net zero chase

Electrification is set to do most of the work, with modelling showing green hydrogen may supply only 12 per cent of industrial heat by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Employee stress Is a business risk — not an HR problem
Human Capital Management

Employee stress Is a business risk — not an HR problem

Unchecked stress is costing employers millions, with high-strain workforces linked to more sick days, claims, mistakes and turnover.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming
Agricultural Technology

Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming

New research says tighter oversight of five sectors could make New Zealand’s emissions scheme cut pollution faster without slowing growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
How to reduce bad behaviour at work
Human Capital Management

How to reduce bad behaviour at work

Self-reflection and moral self-regulation can stop workplace wrongdoing becoming routine after failures, a study of 1,308 Italian employees found.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Staff wellbeing programmes help workplaces thrive
Human Capital Management

Staff wellbeing programmes help workplaces thrive

Workplace bullying falls and job satisfaction rises when staff engage with health and wellbeing schemes, a three-year UK study has found.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
The unseen risks of remote work
Human Capital Management

The unseen risks of remote work

Nearly half of workers are logging longer hours for no extra pay, raising burnout, trust and retention risks for employers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Mar 2021
The pros and cons of working from home
Digital Transformation

The pros and cons of working from home

Remote teams gained flexibility and trust, but the study finds blurred home-life boundaries and fewer spontaneous ideas may hinder productivity.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
International business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour
Human Capital Management

International business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour

Frequent business travellers face higher stress and burnout away from home, with more than a third reporting riskier behaviour on trips.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 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
Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct
Code of Conduct

Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct

Repeated bullying at work may push nurses into misconduct, with fear and anger fuelling a cycle that can harm patient care.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Jun 2018
New insights into how employees manage stressful situations at work
Human Capital Management

New insights into how employees manage stressful situations at work

A new scale could help employers spot workers at risk of stress, poor wellbeing and counterproductive behaviour, researchers say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern
Power / Energy

Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern

New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
Supportive colleagues could be the key to health and fairness at work
Health and Safety

Supportive colleagues could be the key to health and fairness at work

Colleague support may shape whether returning staff feel fairly treated, with researchers linking it to health, sickness absence and well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Mar 2018
Dealing with emotional exhaustion enhances happiness
Human Capital Management

Dealing with emotional exhaustion enhances happiness

Workers who feel drained may recover happiness by making a plan and seeking advice, according to a study of 500 employees.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

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