Business news

Newbies don’t know what they don’t know

The first 90 days on the job can be stressful, but there are practical ways for employers to help newcomers thrive, writes Helena Cooper-Thomas.

AUT algorithm predicts unlikely NFL pick

An algorithm developed by an AUT economics professor is predicting an unlikely pick for the forthcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.

Office gossip: more than idle chatter

Though office gossip is traditionally frowned upon and branded as unproductive or even deviant, new research paints a more complex picture of gossip.

Brand activism and business success

Jessica Vredenburg highlights the significance of brand activism, revealing 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.

How effective were vaccine mandates?

AUT Researchers looked at whether the vaccine mandates increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and their impact on employees.

Corruption rankings bad for ‘Brand NZ’

New Zealand’s once strong international reputation is now starting to tell a different story, writes AUT Business School’s Matt Raskovic.

Making Return to Office (RTO) work

AUT Business School Professor Helena Cooper Thomas explores how strict return to office (RTO) policies may hinder talent attraction and retention.

2024 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.

Older workers and work-life balance

There is the temptation to treat all older workers as the same, but new research shows this is a mistake.

Mātauranga māori in the media

Business School Professor Ella Henry, with Associate Professor Christina Milligan from the School of Communications, conducted a study on mātauranga Māori