Posted on Feb 21, 2017 in article | 0 comments
Prepared by Cherie Chu (PhD) Victoria University of Wellington February 2017 The breadth of mentoring literature that has been researched and/or based within Aotearoa New Zealand contexts can be described as limited. In terms of the needs of the field, the demands of cultural understandings is on the increase. Further the attention on cultural perspectives and approaches in mentoring is also absent. So, when Holona approached me with his guidebook, I immediately became interested and excited in his proposed publication as a reviewer. The main theme of “Keeping it REAL” identifies the key...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2016 in article | 0 comments
In a highly competitive local and international market, who you hire is one of the most important strategic, Culturally Intelligent decisions any company or organisation can make. With New Zealand’s increasing culturally diverse workforce, decisions about how we harness the talents of all who come here take on an increasingly strategic importance. From all over the world people have come to these shores to build a better life for themselves and their families. One of our biggest challenges lies in how well our businesses and organisations make their strategic recruitment decisions to...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2016 in article | 0 comments
In terms of migration New Zealand is unique among the OECD countries. We have the highest inflow of migrants per capita compared with any other country in the OECD. In 2015, there was a nett gain of some 62,000 new migrants settling permanently in New Zealand, adding a rich, new dimension to an already rich and increasingly diverse country. The speed with which this is happening has been called ‘Superdiversity.’ And it is here to stay not only in Auckland but increasingly throughout the country. So what are the benefits and challenges that this brings to NZ as a country and for NZ...
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Posted on Jan 29, 2016 in article | 0 comments
New Zealand celebrates Waitangi day every year on the 6th of February. The day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the local Maori (NZ’s indigenous people) and the British Crown. Over the years the Treaty has been hailed and celebrated as a symbol of New Zealand’s nationhood. This is proudly acknowledged and embraced. On the other hand the Treaty is also condemned by those who seek to ignore and dismiss its provisions and obligations on the Crown to safeguard Maori rights to their language, culture, land and resources. This has meant that Waitangi Day is both a...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2015 in article | 0 comments
Cultural Diversity – The Challenges and opportunities for NZ organisations This article was originally published in the HRINZ section of Employment Today some time before the Rugby World Cup. We looked to the All Blacks for lessons on how organisations might best harness the talent NZ’s growing diversity offers them. Since then the All Blacks have won the 2015 Rugby World Cup to become the first team to win consecutive Rugby World Cup tournaments. Getting the best from the diversity in your team The face of New Zealand’s workforce is changing. It is becoming more...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2013 in article | 0 comments
Cultural Diversity is increasingly becoming a more explicit conversation in the work place. It will continue to grow throughout 2013 and beyond.
However, while awareness of its importance is growing, the conversation is by no means universal and for some businesses it is easier than others while in others, it doesn’t feature at all. However with an increasingly mobile globalised workforce it does need to happen at some stage in the board room with senior leadership teams and on the shop floor.
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Posted on Oct 26, 2012 in article | 0 comments
New Zealand is an increasingly multicultural society. This is becoming more evident with highly visible demographic changes in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and other centres around the country, an increasingly mobile international workforce and Statistics New Zealand's projected population growth figures for 2026.
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Posted on Oct 25, 2012 in article | 0 comments
In the Western world, the baby boomers are ageing and with them a demographic challenge is looming. In New Zealand, as with some of our traditional trading partners, our labour force growth is slowing and our workforce is ageing. There are now more 60‐64 year olds than 15-19 year olds in the workforce. Nearly one in three workers are over 50 and by 2029 it is projected that one in four workers will be aged over 64.
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Posted on Sep 21, 2012 in article | 0 comments
New Zealand and Australia are the ‘lucky countries’. We are relatively wealthy, well-governed and politically stable first world countries. How ‘Cultural Awareness’ training can help New Zealand and Australian businesses achieve their business goals.
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