ASB/ Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard – March 2009 Quarter
May 29th, 2009
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Archive for May, 2009
Don’t Be Scared To negotiate For A Better Deal
May 28th, 2009
Despite the fact there’s a recession on, people looking for a move to a new position shouldn’t be scared to negotiate on salary. Specialist …
Help For Organisations To Develop Standards
May 28th, 2009
Standards NZ has just published a new standard – a compliance programmes standard. It helps organisations develop compliance programmes which demonstrate adherence to legislative …
US Index Bodes Well For Recovery
May 28th, 2009
An index developed decades ago by the US Independent Economic Cycle Research Institute suggests the US economy, and thus the world, may recover before …
NZ Online Marketing Innovations
May 21st, 2009
Two innovative online services have been launched for the benefit of local businesses. Wellington’s Synthesis Marketing has developed a service which gives business owners …
Businesses Highlight Employee Deficiencies
May 21st, 2009
While employment conditions have changed considerably since Statistics NZ did its Business Operations Survey in 2008, it reveals some telling facts about the way …
Look East For The New Economic Future
May 21st, 2009
David Mahon, MD of Mahon China Investment management says NZ businesses must look to China for impetus to bring about much needed economic change. …
Education Spending Most Effective For Economy
May 15th, 2009
A new Australian study claims putting money into higher education will yield greater benefits for an economy than spending on industry and general tax …
Promotion A Health Risk?
May 15th, 2009
Most people who are in work would welcome the extra money and responsibility which comes with a promotion – but a new study suggests …
Banks Pull Plug On Job Summit’s $2b fund
May 15th, 2009
John Key says the banks “pulled the pin” on the job summit’s proposed $2 billion equity fund. It was to have been co-sponsored by …
How To Get The Best Deal From Suppliers
May 8th, 2009
Many growing companies consider certain supplier relationships to be above review. This removes any incentive for suppliers to give you the best deal. Take …
Customer Service – Absolute Focus Is The Key
May 8th, 2009
We all know successful organisations are about engaging people, employees, partners, and customers, but many businesses find it difficult to convert this knowledge into …
De-Floating The Dollar Back On Agenda?
May 8th, 2009
Arguments over whether to de-float the NZ dollar have picked up. BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says the kiwi dollar is one of the …
Customer Service – Absolute Focus Is The Key
May 1st, 2009
We all know successful organisations are about engaging people, employees, partners, and customers, but many businesses find it difficult to convert this knowledge into …
Unequal Pay And Perks Crucial For Productivity
May 1st, 2009
Treating top performers the same as weaker ones is being called “strategic suicide.” HR researchers at America’s Rutgers University say the current vogue of …
De-Floating The Dollar Back On Agenda?
May 1st, 2009
Arguments over whether to de-float the NZ dollar have picked up. BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says the kiwi dollar is one of the …
