Business and economics news

A glimmer of certainty for the NZ dollar

Uncertainty in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has wreaked havoc with the international commodity markets. What does the future hold?

Women workers still less valued than men

The latest Budget priorities and failed negotiations with care workers show that little has changed for women workers since the 2017 pay equity settlement.

Weaving work and worship on the job

How do organisations consider the role of religion in the workplace, and the relationship between faith, diversity, and operations and management?

Risks, rewards for brands taking a stand

Many consumers want brands to take a stand, but it’s not always clear what that stand should be. So, is there a “second mover advantage” in brand activism?

How can NZ prepare its supply chains?

Dr Bill Wang shares his expertise on a just-released issues paper looking at the opportunities and challenges NZ faces in its supply chain management.

Global endorsement for new AUT masters

CIPS, the professional body for the procurement and supply profession, has accredited the new AUT Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM).

Kiwis don't realise they're burnt out

The latest data from AUT’s Wellbeing@Work study show most people who are suffering from burnout either don’t realise it or can’t assess how serious it is.

Voices from hospitality's front line

New AUT research looks at workplace practices in the hospitality industry and gives recommendations to improve working conditions.

LGBT policies impact investor behaviour

New research shows companies that adopted LGBT-supportive policies for the first time can affect the attitudes and activities of investors.

Did protesters breach tikanga?

Tikanga is a noun, glossed as custom, practice, and protocol. Yet the debate over tikanga at the Parliament protest is not clear cut, writes Ella Henry.