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Regus flexible working space opens near Auckland Airport
Regus

Regus flexible working space opens near Auckland Airport

Next time you're transiting through Auckland Airport, you may just want to check out a new flexible working space that has opened just up the road.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
More perks, more loyalty?
Human Capital Management

More perks, more loyalty?

Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation
Recruitment

Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation

Desire for flexibility and varied work has given rise to the 'portfolio career': where professionals position themselves as freelancers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Fintech

Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Digital transformation boosts businesses
Data Analytics

Digital transformation boosts businesses

Nearly half of firms say digital tools are lifting customer satisfaction as companies race to gain an edge and streamline operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Oct 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
Home is where the work is…
Hybrid & Remote Work

Home is where the work is…

Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Employer’s obligations on snow days not crystal clear
Human Capital Management

Employer’s obligations on snow days not crystal clear

Workers may still be entitled to pay if snow closes a workplace, but staff who simply stay home could be told to use annual leave.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone
Risk & Compliance

Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone

The survey found flexible working reduces commuting time, enhances productivity, staff retention, job satisfaction, and creativity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets
Deloitte

Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets

According to a survey by Hays Recruitment, 89% of employers and 96% of professionals say flexibility is an area worth thinking about.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB
Fintech

One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB

60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion
Unified Communications

Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion

Jabra launches Evolve 75e, UC-certified wireless earbuds with ANC and 14-hour battery life, designed to boost office productivity and collaboration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech
Marketing Technologies

Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech

Only 16% of ANZ professionals consider technology to be an 'enabler of automating menial tasks to save time.'.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office
Unified Communications

Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office

Advances in technology are providing modern workers with greater opportunities to perform their jobs from any location.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Three tips for creating a digital transformation roadmap
Digital Transformation

Three tips for creating a digital transformation roadmap

Starting a digital transformation can be daunting. Microsoft's Paul Timmins shares three vital tips to craft an effective and future-proof roadmap.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Security: The biggest benefit and challenge of cloud computing
Cybersecurity

Security: The biggest benefit and challenge of cloud computing

Cloud security is a top concern for many British enterprises, with 31% identifying it as the most prevalent challenge, according to a survey by Clutch.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
The Internet of Things will fail if security has no context
Data Analytics

The Internet of Things will fail if security has no context

It's not just about protecting IoT devices but the entire ecosystem, from the customer to the partner, the cloud and everything else in between.

By John Donovan • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015