Business and economics news

How office design can isolate women

Open plan offices are thought to promote teamwork and discussion but women are finding them hard places to work.

Changing names to boost job prospects

Migrants are using "more Kiwi-sounding" names to increase their chance of finding employment, says Professor of Diversity Edwina Pio.

Economists gather at AUT

Two key events will bring together economists from New Zealand and around the world at AUT.

Young business brains’ winning strategy

Secondary school students turn business issues into winning strategies in the 2018 New Zealand Secondary Schools Case Competition.

Plain English boosts policy outcomes

Research points to benefits of using plain language and social media to connect central bank policies with the public.

What makes graduates employable?

Dr Margie Elley-Brown talks to careers hub yudu.co.nz about how university graduates can give themselves the edge when they hit the job market.

Income hit for mums

Parenthood increases the gender pay gap with mothers facing a wage penalty.

Young leaders link corporates & culture

Māori and Pacific interns are bringing unique skills and knowledge to workplaces through the TupuToa programme

5 questions: Prof Helena Cooper-Thomas

We asked Professor of Organisational Behaviour Helena Cooper-Thomas five questions about her research at the time of her Inaugural Professorial Address.

Students participate in beach clean-up

Accounting students recently displayed sustainability in action, participating in a beach clean-up fieldtrip at Point England Reserve, Glen Innes.