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Does digitalisation deliver or divide?

New AUT research examines whether digital transformation delivers on its promises or reinforces social inequities and divides.

$400-a-week retirement shortfall

Is our KiwiSaver balance building up fast enough to provide for our retirement? For the average New Zealander, the short answer is no.

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?

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.

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.

Lessons from the pay equity settlement

AUT research shows the impact of the soon-to-expire Pay Equity Settlement Act – for good and not so good.

Pandemic exposes NZ’s supply chain vulnerability

The pandemic is hiking the costs of goods and services we import either for our own use or as components in our manufacturing and exporting processes.

Ukraine invasion will hurt Kiwi pockets

New Zealand might geographically far from the crisis in Ukraine, but we can expect to feel the fallout of what's become known as “Europe’s darkest hour”.

Happy workers are hybrid workers

New data show that hybrid workers – those who combine working from home and the office – are the happiest and most innovative employees.

Speak up, listen up, and give feedback

When a workplace culture supports open and reciprocal communication, its people will more likely contribute to the company’s mission, writes Kate Kearins.