Global issues A report from the World Economic Forum Extreme weather events and natural disasters have topped the list of perceived risks to New Zealand in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report for 2018. This replaces the economic concerns that once dominated businesses after the 2008 financial crisis. The research is taken from 1000 senior business […]
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Learning options A decade ago, many people looked to enrol in a training workshop, attend a Polytechnic course or register in a night class when they wished to learn new skills. Today, however, the nature of learning and the way we gain new skills has changed radically. Advances in online learning, social media learning, machine
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It’s a constant challenge for any employer – to attract and retain great employees. While the low unemployment level in New Zealand (currently 4.4% – the lowest in a decade) is great for the economy, it is making finding and retaining great staff a challenge across all industries. Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast has
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If I was to ask you what you would like more of, what would be your response? Time? Money? Peace and quiet? How about more energy? Having enough energy for life is more than just fueling for physical activity. It is about having the energy for a strong and healthy mentality, emotional capacity and spiritual practices.
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When I was at school, I played netball each season for around 10 years. I experienced working together to achieve a result, winning and losing graciously, good sportsmanship, respect, self-leadership and discipline. I am sure many of you have experienced being in a team sport and the influence of a team coach in this way. “Coaching is releasing
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I had the privilege of staying a few nights off-grid on the West Coast this summer. Set in beautiful, native bush were two parts of the house – a massive yurt was designated as the sleeping area and a purpose-built shed contained a basic kitchen, wooden table and comfy couches. Rainwater was collected, a composting
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