Resources

Susan Wood is one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and accomplished broadcasters.

Making that first step into the China market is an intimidating step for most businesses. China is a powerhouse and its markets are evolving more rapidly than almost anywhere on earth.

This article, published in our latest Innovate magazine, discusses efficient tax structures for New Zealand companies conducting business in Australia.

There are many ways we can converse and build relationships with our market; and social media platforms are just one of them

Focusing on getting the most out of the staff they have as much as they focus on hiring new employees that fit their business culture and skill requirements

A robust Business Case is an essential business tool for success in today’s market.

To illustrate how hard it is to give clear instructions as well as how hard it is to listen. To demonstrate how easily one person’s understanding can be misunderstood and/or misinterpreted.

To illustrate the importance of being a good listener. Delegates experience first-hand what it feels like to be ‘heard’ and ‘not heard’ and the emotions each brings up within them.

To introduce the idea that a word can mean many different things to different people.

A Focus Group is the collection of information in a group setting. For example, a group of employees and a facilitator discuss the cultural climate of their organisation.

Gender Diversity - candidate questionnaire

Gender Diversity Trainers guidelines

How to choose a Diversity Champion

Creating an inclusive work environment is an effective way to make all employees feel comfortable and welcome within your workspace.

How to introduce Diversity into your workplace guidelines

How to make a case for Diversity to top Management

How well do you manage diversity - self analysis

Workplace Implementation Plan

Essential websites relevant to both new and existing businesses.

Smooth the pathway to your business success by having an experienced business person to talk your plans through with.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade produces and maintains information for the regions, countries and territories throughout the world with which New Zealand has relations. The Ministry's country or territory information papers contain information on our relationship with that country or territory, other relevant general information and links to related information on other government websites.

This guide has been compiled to inform you about business insurance. It includes key questions to ask when arranging business insurance, what insurance do you need for your business, and the duties of your insurance broker.

This guide has been compiled as a brief introduction on business planning. It includes the reasons for writing a business plan as well as the topics you should cover.

This guide outlines the steps required for the staff disciplinary process, providing a checklist of actions that are necessary to meet an employer's legal requirements.

This whitepaper evaluates the ways that a workplace can do things better and smarter. It looks at the seven drivers of productivity, as well as the effect of work-life balance and technology as ways of making your business more profitable.

Auckland is New Zealand's most ethnically diverse centre with 181 identified ethnic groups. Does your workplace culture embrace diversity and flexibility? This whitepaper provides tips on how you can adapt effective employment strategies to your workforce and recognise the wide variety of needs that exist.

A force of over 800,000 Generation-Yers are in the midst of joining the working world. They bring with them new attitudes and beliefs about work that will change the face of the New Zealand workforce in the years to come.

Keyboard shortcuts are an easy way to boost the effectiveness in everyday tasks. Studies have found that making use of keyboard shortcuts can have substantial time saving and health benefits.

Contrary to popular belief, multi-tasking is in fact counterproductive. Until now, multi-tasking has been viewed as a valuable business skill and has frequently been a requirement in job advertisements. However, according to contemporary research conducted by Rubunstein and Meyer (2001) the time cost of switching from task to task reduces productivity, particularly when it comes to a complex undertaking.

Last year an average of 47 billion non-spam emails were sent each day. In a world where more information is being shared faster than ever before,how can you make sure your email message is not only read but also responded to quickly and effectively?

By providing for an initial period in which to assess the suitability of the employment relationship, the 90 Day Trial Period enables you to reduce the risk of taking on new staff.

Dr. Nitin demonstrates important tools on Word and how to use them in this short, 30 minute webinar. Microsoft Word Deep Dive (30 mins).

‘Diversity for a Diverse City’: it’s as simple as good ‘people’ values = bottom line benefits. What has changed though is the range of diversity you might be dealing with – from age to multiple cultures in one workplace and maximising the potential and productivity of your workforce now requires a more ‘diverse’ approach.

White paper: Boosting your company’s productivity to boost your profitability. “People, processes and technology seem to be the three key components” says Chief Executive Michael Barnett, and good leadership is a pre-requisite.”

Supporting migrant staff improves business – the principles of ensuring all your new employees are welcomed and engaged from day one.

White paper: Improved productivity, performance and efficiency... Things are changing, the 48% of the working age population was not born here - read some stats that might surprise you. Is your business making the most of the benefits?

The proposed Holidays Ammendment Bill provides for an employee’s fourth week of annual leave to be paid out in cash. If passed this new legislation is expected that it will come into force on 1st April 2011. This guide outlines some of the most important issues for employers.