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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.

Beating the workplace “blahs”

Dean of the Business School, Professor Kate Kearins, offers six ideas on how leaders can help beat that mid-winter feeling of ‘blah’ in the workplace.

Sports events could boost staff morale

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

Ethnic pay gap needs action now

Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco says the research into the ethnic pay gay is strong – and now we must act to close the gap.

Life impacts of low literacy, numeracy

People with low reading and maths skills have poorer wellbeing outcomes including in education, employment, income, and health and justice.

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.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.

AUT finance research helps us get Sorted

AUT research has helped Sorted launch a money personality quiz to help us understand how we spend our money and where we need to focus.

NZ needs to build trade with India

Prioritising our trade and economic relationship with India and China should be a key goal for New Zealand.

What’s your money personality?

Are you a big spender or an anxious saver? New research finds five distinct money personalities that drive how we manage and make decisions about money.