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As government cuts bite, public service unions can use ‘soft power’ as well as strikes to win support

Written by Jim Arrowsmith, Professor, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Cuts to the public service, the decision to halt all pay equity claims, and the tight 2025 budget mean public service workers are facing an uncertain future.

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the health sector. Since the 2024 budget, Health NZ has faced several reductions across its workforce. Nurses and rest home...

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks
Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Mi…
Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy
It’s been hard to ignore growing fears of a looming fuel shortage in Australia. Conflict in the Middle East has led to …
THE MTick HAS ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA
The universal shopping symbol and certification bringing visibility, choice and trust to menopausal shoppers and a purposef…
Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app
Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels“Cashback” apps make an enticing promise. You download an app or click on a web browser exte…
How reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers
If you’ve topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were “panic buying”? Or di…
7 in 10 employers excluding candidates despite persistent tight labour market
New research from the Australian HR Institute reveals Australia’s labour market is entering a more cautious phase, with h…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

How to overcome challenges, without compromising growth, in economic uncertainty
Rarely, if ever, have CFOs faced a more uncertain economic climate than they do today. In fact, a recently-released Reserve Bank analysis predicts there is only a 50% chance the…
What Are The Different Types Of HR Consultants?
HR consultants play an important role in a company's success by providing expert advice and support in areas such as employee relations, recruitment and selection, training and development, compliance with…
JRJD Consulting appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Multi-national consulting group JRJD Consulting has appointed Michael O’Donnell as its Global Chief Revenue Officer. The parent company of creative marketing agencies Agency Stack and OtherBirds, research agency Statlab and venture capital consultancy Think 10, JRJD’s move to…

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Leaders across Australia are asking themselves how they can ensure their employees get the most out of AI. We recently conducted research to help an...

As government cuts bite, public service unions can use ‘soft power’ as well as strikes to win support

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

THE MTick HAS ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA

Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app

How reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers

7 in 10 employers excluding candidates despite persistent tight labour market

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How to overcome challenges, without compromising growth, in economic uncertainty

What Are The Different Types Of HR Consultants?

JRJD Consulting appoints Chief Revenue Officer

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security