Business and economics news

AUT MBA students win national Case comp

Five MBA students took top prize in the inaugural NZ MBA Case Competition, showcasing their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking.

Living sustainably and meaningfully

The crisis of sustainability is a crisis of meaning. It is also an opportunity to live more meaningfully, according to AUT Professor Marjo Lips-Wiersma.

Business Research Translation comp wins

Congratulations to AUT Business School for another outstanding performance at the Aoteaora Business and Economics Research Translation Competition.

Green HR can be transformative

How can organisations meet the expectations of their sustainability-minded employees? Human Resources leaders need to think outside the box.

Employee value propositions a good start

Professor of Management Candice Harris shares insights about EVPs and what employers can offer staff to make the most impact.

Can meditation affect social media use?

Mindfulness is known to alter our behaviours and responses in the real world, but can it also shape how we use social media? A new study investigates.

What happens when RTO replaces WFH?

Companies requiring workers to return to the office must not be too rigid if they want to attract future talent and avoid high resignation rates.

How to rein in clutter and stay tidy

Possessions don’t have to control your life. New research is showing how tidy people maintain their homes – learn how you can too.

Global accolades, impact for marketers

A paper co-authored by two AUT Marketing experts has become the most cited article for 2022 in a renowned journal.

Kiwis embrace te reo Māori

As this year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori gets underway, AUT’s Professor Ella Henry reflects on NZ’s changing attitudes toward te Reo Māori.