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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.

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.

Time to address NZ’s ethnic pay gap

We’ve made some progress with addressing the gender pay gap; now, it’s time to act on the ethnic pay gap, says Management Professor Katherine Ravenswood.

Sports events could boost staff morale

Associate Professor Barbara Myers says employers could consider major sporting events as an opportunity for team building.

Look to the past for innovation lessons

The “Pygmalion effect’ in Ancient Greek mythology shows how one person can shape another. It can also help managers encourage new staff to innovate.

Low-paying jobs for some workers

New AUT research explores whether low-wage workers can easily transition to better-paying opportunities.

Allyship and making a difference

Allyship is about acknowledging and understanding inequities and taking action to help level the playing field, explains Professor Kate Kearins.

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.

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.

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?