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Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?
Productivity

Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?

11% of Australian and New Zealand workers have policies limiting out-of-hours work, according to Hays survey. 18% must reply on weekends.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops
Gaming

Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops

Strong growth in Office 365 and Azure has helped Microsoft to an 8% growth in revenue for the latest quarter, and offset declines seen elsewhere.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Businesses aware of money saving processes, just unsure where to start, says Y Soft
Document Management

Businesses aware of money saving processes, just unsure where to start, says Y Soft

By taking a few relatively simple steps, businesses can save money and time, while letting employees access the print facilities they need.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
How an efficient office can attract a good client
Document Management

How an efficient office can attract a good client

Rather than saying yes to anyone with an open wallet, what if we created businesses that actively attracted the type of clients we want to work with?.

By Glenn Gibson • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth
Government

Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth

​Techweek'17, a nationwide event showcasing New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world, kicked off today amidst much fanfare.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 6th May 2017
Technology trial could boost road industry safety
Smart Cities

Technology trial could boost road industry safety

Safety gains for autonomous and connected cars are on offer as Australia trials satellite-based positioning across the road industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Government infrastructure funding to boost skills
Education, Learning & Training

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Infrastructure announcement welcomed
Schools

Infrastructure announcement welcomed

New funding could help replace ageing roads, schools and hospitals while easing bottlenecks for housing and business growth across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Preparing for an artificial intelligence future
Digital Transformation

Preparing for an artificial intelligence future

New Zealand risks missing AI’s economic upside unless businesses and ministers prepare now for disruption to jobs, regulation and welfare.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Keeping it simple cuts costs
Digital Transformation

Keeping it simple cuts costs

A lack of systems left First Gas needing a compliant billing platform in just three months after buying Vector Gas assets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?
Robotics

Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?

Safer sites and faster project delivery could follow if new technology cuts errors and lifts productivity across New Zealand construction.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
Dealing with emotional exhaustion enhances happiness
Human Capital Management

Dealing with emotional exhaustion enhances happiness

Workers who feel drained may recover happiness by making a plan and seeking advice, according to a study of 500 employees.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Economy riding growth wave but…
Productivity

Economy riding growth wave but…

Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders
Productivity

Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders

Falls and productivity losses could ease as United Forklift and Access Solutions introduces a lighter ladder alternative for crowded worksites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity
Productivity

Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity

Broad reform of planning and resource laws is needed to unlock growth, curb frustration and protect the environment as New Zealand expands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things
Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……
Hybrid & Remote Work

To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……

Reduced sitting at work may improve health and productivity, as a New Zealand study finds adjustable desks boost movement without more tiredness.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp
Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017