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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
The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them
Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020
Best job sites for finding remote workers
Payment Technologies

Best job sites for finding remote workers

Remote hiring is getting easier for employers, with free or low-cost sites offering access to vetted freelancers and developers worldwide.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Six key points to manage remote working for your company
Human Capital Management

Six key points to manage remote working for your company

Remote teams can stay productive without surveillance if firms cut meeting overload and set clearer boundaries, Basecamp’s Jason Fried says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
New horizons for Daddy Day Care
Human Capital Management

New horizons for Daddy Day Care

COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Workplace wellness rises up the agenda
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workplace wellness rises up the agenda

Health and hygiene measures are likely to become permanent fixtures as the COVID-19 outbreak pushes employers to rethink office design and indoor air quality.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Successfully managing remote teams
Hybrid & Remote Work

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
The economic impact of COVID-19
Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it
Human Capital Management

The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it

Regular thanks can improve remote workers’ sleep and morale, while also cutting sick days and strengthening team commitment.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02
Regus

Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02

Flexible working could save NZ 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and add up to NZD $18.1 billion to its economy by 2030, says a Regus study.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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

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Working from home – for and against
DevOps

Working from home – for and against

Being prepared to employ people based on talent and experience and ignoring their location enables us to get the best possible people to join us.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Remotely talented
Unified Communications

Remotely talented

Technology enables employees to work together seamlessly despite geographic distances, helping companies like Asnet Technologies retain top talent.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Sell The Value
Unified Communications

Sell The Value

NZ's $1.5bn fibre-optic network aims to boost economy by up to $4.4bn a year, but educating businesses on its value is crucial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
Creating a flexible work environment
Unified Communications

Creating a flexible work environment

Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Jan 2009