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Three ways to deal with underperforming workers
Human Capital Management

Three ways to deal with underperforming workers

Managers can curb slipping performance by opening with support, then clarifying expectations and the reasons behind the decline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Wellbeing top of mind for younger farmers
Leadership

Wellbeing top of mind for younger farmers

A new survey shows many under-35 farmers say fatigue and stress are hurting safety, with two thirds linking wellbeing issues to accidents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
You can’t push regulation change without economic provision
Climate change

You can’t push regulation change without economic provision

Delays to economic regulation could leave councils reluctant to invest, slowing safer water upgrades for rural communities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years
Real estate

How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years

A Wellington agent earned Century 21 New Zealand’s top sales title after two years in the industry, joining the group’s global top 2 percent.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
Four simple ways to improve leadership
Human Capital Management

Four simple ways to improve leadership

Simple habits like smiling, listening and praising can lift team trust, engagement and results without any extra cost.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Upskill your team with a NZQA qualification from Site Safe
Risk & Compliance

Upskill your team with a NZQA qualification from Site Safe

Construction workers can now earn a nationally recognised health and safety qualification by completing 40 Site Safe programme credits.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction
Supply Chain

CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction

More than 70,000 assessments have already been carried out as the trust pushes for a unified safety benchmark across New Zealand construction.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems
Sustainability

Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems

A global design-thinking relay has helped turn Raglan waste concerns into reusable-box ideas aimed at curbing single-use packaging in Waikato.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Free webinar on road risk management for fleet operators
Risk & Compliance

Free webinar on road risk management for fleet operators

Fleet operators are being urged to move beyond compliance as Brake hosts a free webinar on managing at-work driver risk on 11 December.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Inaugural Building Information Modelling conference planned
Construction

Inaugural Building Information Modelling conference planned

Government-backed registration for Wellington’s first BIM conference has already drawn more than 150 expressions of interest from the sector.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow
Education, Learning & Training

Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow

Sixteen scholarship recipients will gain a nationally recognised qualification, boosting construction safety skills across New Zealand’s workforce.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Leading international architect to visit
Housing

Leading international architect to visit

Architects and builders in five New Zealand centres can attend free talks on housing and construction challenges, with CPD points available.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Oct 2018
HASANZ launches scholarship programme
Risk & Compliance

HASANZ launches scholarship programme

Up to GBP £5,000 a year is on offer for workers seeking tertiary study in workplace health and safety, with mentoring included.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Road safety charity invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey
Human Capital Management

Road safety charity invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey

Employers can benchmark fleet policies on vulnerable road users in a free, anonymous survey that closes on Monday 24 September 2018.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Is your building dangerous?
Facilities management

Is your building dangerous?

Occupants and managers are being warned that blocked exits, deferred maintenance and poor compliance can leave everyday buildings unsafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Celebrate site safety
Education, Learning & Training

Celebrate site safety

Construction firms will be recognised in Auckland next month as Site Safe opens ticket sales for its annual safety awards night.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
The challenges to certifying whole-of-life design for new builds
Risk & Compliance

The challenges to certifying whole-of-life design for new builds

Designers and councils are being urged to tighten durability checks as New Zealand’s building code leaves whole-of-life sign-offs open to error.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Passive fire compliance seminar a hot event
Risk & Compliance

Passive fire compliance seminar a hot event

Insurers warn non-compliant passive fire work in New Zealand buildings could endanger lives and trigger costly damage unless standards improve.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Aug 2018