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Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

Jobs and cashflow are under pressure as New Zealand's construction sector braces for a slow restart after lockdown.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Dark times ahead for commercial sector
Small Business

Dark times ahead for commercial sector

Hundreds of millions in rent and project revenue are at risk as New Zealand's commercial property sector warns of wider economic damage.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand
Data centers

Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand

Routine fire safety checks are being paused in New Zealand as lockdown rules limit work to urgent tasks protecting health, safety and essential services.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

One-third of construction jobs are at risk as firms brace for insolvencies and shift training and services online to survive the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
The real test comes in the second half
Gaming

The real test comes in the second half

Bond markets and prolonged virus disruption could strain weaker firms, with airlines, shipping and non-food retail facing the biggest risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Landlords should watch out for no access clauses
Risk & Compliance

Landlords should watch out for no access clauses

Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Fire safety must be maintained during lockdown
Risk & Compliance

Fire safety must be maintained during lockdown

Maintenance of fire protection systems is still needed as lockdowns and changed building use can heighten risks, Wormald says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Workplace wellness rises up the agenda
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workplace wellness rises up the agenda

Health and hygiene measures are likely to become permanent fixtures as the COVID-19 outbreak pushes employers to rethink office design and indoor air quality.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Support Package?
Law

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Support Package?

Thousands of New Zealand employers and workers can now apply for wage, leave and tax relief after the government unveiled a NZD $12.1 billion package.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Successfully managing remote teams
Hybrid & Remote Work

Successfully managing remote teams

Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Prepare your workplace to guard against Covid-19
Human Capital Management

Prepare your workplace to guard against Covid-19

Employers in New Zealand are urged to plan for staff isolation, pay and closures as coronavirus risks grow.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions
Unified Communications

8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions

As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Disaster Recovery

Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19

The company's managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Disaster Recovery

HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak

HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Hillstone Networks bolsters DR preparedness for Bank of China Macau
Disaster Recovery

Hillstone Networks bolsters DR preparedness for Bank of China Macau

Hillstone Networks enhances Bank of China Macau's disaster recovery with a solution ensuring 24/7/365 availability without sacrificing security or performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution
Disaster Recovery

BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution

BitSight boosts tool to unveil cyber risks within supply chains, aiding firms in tackling fourth-party threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
RingCentral deploys IT solutions for Sydney's BridgeClimb
Customer Relationship Management

RingCentral deploys IT solutions for Sydney's BridgeClimb

BridgeClimb deployed RingCentral Office and RingCentral Contact Centre Solutions across its entire staff in October 2019 – a rollout that took just seven weeks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019