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Global Stories

Productivity stories

Study: Even the Australian C-Suite flouts cybersecurity policies

Employees in some of Australia's largest organisations are flouting cybersecurity policies and it's not just junior employees who are guilty.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Cloud Services

How to improve business efficiency with effective networking support

Businesses with a large number of remote offices will naturally have a larger volume of remote networking issues.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Cloud Services

New tech allows businesses to get more done in less time

Today, we work at a speed previous generations could only dream about. We are always on the move. Devices need to be as multifunctional as we are.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Software-as-a-Service

Most popular workplace instant message apps found

Workplace chat tools are now used by 43 per cent of employees, though most still doubt conversations on them are private.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Construction

Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus

Business groups say the proposed commission could cut costly overruns, improve procurement and give investors greater certainty over the pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017

Digital Transformation

Overtime on the rise in NZ – employees to walk if it becomes excessive

We've all burnt the midnight oil at one stage or another, but a new poll has revealed overtime is on the rise in NZ - and employees don't like it.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

Productivity

Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe

Commercial kitchen staff could save time and reduce spill-related accidents as 3M’s new pad cuts baked-on food faster and lasts longer.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Supply Chain

Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested

Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

The ripple effect causes unforeseen problems

A single workplace death can trigger wide-ranging costs for families, firms and public services, with New Zealand accidents estimated at NZD $3 billion a year.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

Airlines

Mobile devices perfect for safety software

Mobile reporting is speeding safety incident logging and compliance in remote industries, helping firms capture data in real time and cut risk.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Hybrid & Remote Work

A 10 minute guide to decluttering & setting up the ideal workspace

If your workspace is making you feel anxious, stressed or generally disorganised it's time to make a change, and you will be thankful you did!.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Supply Chain

NZL Group moving to Mt Maunganui business estate

The move to a GBP £20 million Tauriko warehouse should give NZL Group more room to expand and cut handling costs for its freight operation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

Supply Chain

Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future

Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Start talking to improve mental health and safety

Better manager-worker conversations can lift productivity, cut absenteeism and reduce stress in construction sites, research cited by a mental health speaker says.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017