Tūrangawaewae talks to the place we are from and to where we want to live. Who does not want to feel empowered and connected? To making a positive contribution? The opportunity to work with our Artist Community provides access to secure attraction and retention, creativity, innovation and collaboration.
Read MoreThis is the fourth in a series of articles on what is concerning us. Consistent with our previous piece on SDG 8 we have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact.
Read MoreThis is the third in a series of articles on what is concerning us. Consistent with our previous piece on SDG 8 we have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact.
Read MoreThis is the second in a series of articles on what is concerning us. We have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact. The United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. In our first article we addressed Reducing Inequalities. This time its Work and Growth.
Read MoreThe United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. Reducing inequality is a high scoring development goal adopted in all regions outside Africa. Despite political rhetoric to the contrary, none more so than in the United States (and Canada).
Read MoreSocial enterprise is a new way of doing business that’s taking hold in communities all over the world. Social enterprises are basically businesses, but instead of exclusively focusing on profit, they focus on investing in communities and causes.
Read MoreIn support of my wife Andrea Cochrane in early November 2018 I was privileged to travel with Voices New Zealand. I joined the group in the second week of their European Performance Tour. The following are observances that I noted on our travels and what maybe our opportunity in New Zealand for things to come.
Read MoreWe feature the Limber desk to coincide with and celebrate our friends at Akina’s social enterprise procurement platform launch of fwd:
Read MoreThe circular economy seeks to understand true cost and to recognise value throughout the supply chain. Following the circular trade winds, ships moved cargo from places of abundance to scarcity. The circular economy follows this pattern and aims to share the upside and reduce if not eliminate waste.
Read MoreThere are more than 27,000 charities in New Zealand. This is great - it shows that many Kiwis have great intentions, and are making considerations to give back to their communities. On the other hand, this can create a problem for potential donors: if you want to give money to charity, how do you find the right one?
Read MoreAfter distributing electricity in the Waikato region for 100 years, Hamilton-based WEL Networks is evolving from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility business and playing a significant role in the region’s economic development.
Read MoreIn 2014, drama school Toi Whakaari made a decision to expand beyond drama and what happens backstage by launching Ruku Ao, a professional development programme for leadership training.
Read MoreWe tend to divide things into buckets. Some activities are charitable, others are commercial. But in reality, the lines between these things are a lot murkier than they first appear. Businesses don’t have to spend every single resource on their bottom line, and charitable activity can benefit from some solid commercial acumen.
Read MoreNo business operates in isolation. We all need suppliers, staff, financiers and customers. We impact on our communities. What we do matters not just to us but to many others. In my many years in business in a range of capacities I have met no one who really met the caricature capitalist who wanted only freedom to do whatever they wanted and only wanted profit.
Read MoreSolving health issues can feel like such a Herculean task but there are interesting developments in funding and engagement. In this article we touch on the developed world’s desire for longevity, the eradication of disease in the developing world, and opportunities for business to engage.
Read MoreA couple years back, Christine Langdon had a problem: she was getting gifts that she just didn’t want or need. From corporate gifts like water bottles, keep-cups and USB drives to well meaning but ultimately unwanted personal gifts.
Read MoreIn 2016 Cyber Toa a Wellington Head Quartered ICT Security consultancy partnered with Victoria University to co-design a new Bachelor of Cyber. Designed to strengthen New Zealand resilience against an escalating threat of cybercrime and cyber attacks. The Bachelor is the first known collaboration by commercial and tertiary partners in New Zealand.
Read MoreIn the Technology sector the attraction and retention of [senior] talent is daunting if you are a [Cloud] Titan and more so if you are a Prometheus looking to capture fire. This is further a challenge when you are a global challenger / leader in your specialist field, but your customers are offshore and NZ marketing and brand awareness is therefore limited.
So, what are the statistics on engaging the Education sector and how does the company attract talent when it is not well known locally?
Read MoreCreativeHQ is the Wellington based business accelerator, incubator and innovation service provider that is all about activating potential.
Over the past 15 years CreativeHQ has attracted entrepreneurs, innovators and business people from across the innovation sector - startups, government departments and large corporations, following their mantra “entrepreneurs are everywhere”.
Read MoreDirectionally and decisively we are entering a new era of care for the environment. Whether you agree with the process or otherwise the PM’s call on new oil exploration shows leadership above the minutiae.
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