Business and economics news

Optimal recovery: why, and how, to do it

Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas explains how you can actively restore your energies after work and enhance your on-the-job performance.

We Are Still Here screens at AUT

AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.

A hands-on approach to sustainability

Industry opens its doors to AUT students to experience for themselves how companies commit to sustainability.

How to C.O.P.E. during “8 for April”

Kiwi kids will be in school for just eight days this month. But for working parents, it doesn’t have to be all bad. Professor Candice Harris explains.

Don’t let financial shame be your ruin

The cost of living and putting food on the table are worries for many Kiwis. But the shame of financial stress stops some from seeking help.

"Gender lens” investing supports women

Here’s how to support companies that have made the change towards greater gender equity – and encourage others to do the same: invest with a “gender lens”.

How to manage upwards

Managing up is not about blindsiding or sidestepping your manager. Nor is it about doing the work of a poorly performing manager. So, what is it about?

Study hailed as applicable, impactful

A government working group is hailing new AUT research as insightful, applicable, and impactful.

What if your colleague is a bot?

New AUT research examines how employees really feel about sharing the workplace – and workloads – with robots.

2023 NZ sustainability survey launches

The annual Insights on NZ’s Sustainability Professionals survey opens today and as a survey partner, AUT is inviting eligible participants to take part.