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Kiwi Stories

Leadership stories

Successfully managing remote teams

Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020

Human Capital Management

Three telltale signs of a bad boss

Employees can spot toxic managers early by three traits that often poison culture, morale and performance across the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Jan 2020

Resellers

Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'

Gary Bigwood leaves Ingram Micro NZ to join a major player in the NZ IT sector, with Jason Langley stepping in as the new executive MD from February.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020

Quantum Computing

Trio of businesswomen to lead AI Forum of New Zealand

The AI Forum of New Zealand has appointed three local business women who are charged with leading New Zealand's use of AI into 2020 and beyond.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

Robotics

Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?

Firms risk missing AI’s biggest gains unless younger staff push change, as the technology is set to reshape jobs rather than erase them.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019

Human Capital Management

Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company

Poor retention may be driven by five disruptive employee types, from micromanagers to toxic superstars, which push colleagues out.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019

Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Human Capital Management

How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying

A new risk-management tool could help employers tackle bullying earlier, as the behaviour costs Australia up to USD $36 billion a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Human Capital Management

Your culture will make or break your business

Culture failures are now visible to customers and investors, and data show they can hit productivity, retention and profits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019

Global Stories

Leadership stories

Leadership

Executives failing to lead and maintain competitive edge

A new Cognizant study with MIT reveals most executives lack the mindset to lead in the digital economy, with only 9% skilled to thrive digitally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020

Leadership

Diversity key to successful workplaces in Asia - Hays report

A Hays report reveals that 85% of professionals in Asia view encouraging diverse opinions as crucial for talent retention, yet only 63% see this in practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019

Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner

Nutanix has named Tarkan Maner as its new chief commercial officer, entrusting him with global business and corporate development, and strategic partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

Award recipients have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement and superior performance amidst the changing business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019

Leadership

PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Leadership

Forget personal development, women want to be leaders

Few training programmes focus on leadership, despite women's ambition to be leaders, says leadership expert Dr Sue Watson.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Human Capital Management

Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture

Allianz's new HR programme lets senior executives shadow colleagues, fostering stronger company culture and better collaboration across global operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC

PwC claims AI could add USD $15.7 trillion to the economy, but only with ethical leadership and stringent governance, bias checks, and accountability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019