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New research shows pay gaps by industry

New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.

Having faith in spirituality at work

Professor Kate Kearins reflects on how spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious dimensions, can foster unity at work.

Algorithm predicts Olympic Sevens' win

Who will take home medals in Paris this year? Professor Niven Winchester’s sports algorithm makes informed predictions about the medal tally.

Can smells influence what you buy?

Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.

Pay transparency helps close gender gap

Many countries are legislating for pay transparency through mandatory audits, reporting, and gender-neutral job classification systems. Why isn’t NZ?

Career tips for tomorrow's accountants

A career in accounting offers a world of possibilities for graduates with strong interpersonal skills – and AI won’t be changing that any time soon.

AI in teaching and learning

As part of Techweek 2024, AUT Business School and the AI Forum NZ hosted a panel of academics who are forerunners in using AI in learning and teaching.

Why aren’t Australian churches taxed?

Should churches be offered an uncapped exemption from income tax when there are questions about how appropriately their profits are used?

“Difficult” or “difference-making”?

AUT Business School Dean, Professor Kate Kearins, explores a central question: How to help turn difficult conversations into difference-making dialogues?

Newbies don’t know what they don’t know

The first 90 days on the job can be stressful, but there are practical ways for employers to help newcomers thrive, writes Helena Cooper-Thomas.