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Added: 26/03/2012
A guide of the how-tos of implementing a restructuring, along with Redeployment & Reassignment pitfalls – and how to avoid them. This paper also includes case study examples & scenarios e.g. what to do when an employee would prefer redundancy vs. a new role.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Read about the restrictions on providing immigration advice, and an overview of the relevant work visa categories in New Zealand. There are tips for liaising with Immigration New Zealand and an overview of the timeframes needed for visa approvals. Tax considerations are also described.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Examine the use of a Performance Management / Business Excellence framework to improve performance in a Facilities Management unit.This presentation includes notes pertaining to the Balridge criteria which were developed by the US Department of Commerce to reflect successful management practices. The 7 Balridge criteria are described and analysed as well as being put into the context of Facilities Management.
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Added: 26/03/2012
The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (“MCAA”) came into force on 1 April 2011, after the repealing of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 (FSA). This paper discusses the latest legislation on the foreshore and seabed.
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Added: 26/03/2012
From the developer’s perspective: this paper categorises New Zealand Coastal Communities into three types: the ribbon bach, comprehensively planned, and port towns / cities. Additional pointers offered around active coast projects, coastal property values and the mix of tourism.
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Added: 26/03/2012
All the elements of change (processes, technology and people) are closely linked and their intersections must be closely considered in order for a change to be successful. Often change management is left until the implementation phase of a project. However before you start changing things it’s important to understand where you are and how you got there. The history of the organisation, process or IM system will have an effect on your project. This paper discusses the basics of change management, and focusing on the people-aspects of change.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Explored is one specific example of the scientific challenges involved with nutrient limitation of algal growth: a key element of water quality because of the potential for eutrophication when the prevailing limitation by one or more nutrients is released.This paper outlines a number of scientific and technical challenges linked to setting limits with the emerging pressures on freshwater as a resource. Some of these challenges are briefly outlined in this paper.
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Added: 19/03/2012
The first section of this paper briefly reviews some recent disruptiveevents in New Zealand and elsewhere and some disruption-related risks.Some research into disruptions and management responses is then reviewed, showing many organisations consider themselves to be ill prepared for disruptive events and that, in a world increasingly networked, they may have overlooked loss of key components of their networks. Further, highly threatening disruptions can arise from new business models implemented by competitors or as a result of a disruptive technology. It is argued these factors demonstrate the need for management of disruption-related risks and that this should be part of the overall business strategy of an organisation.
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Added: 15/02/2012
Is it possible to change your role to create a stronger focus on the aspects of it that will progress your skills and allow you to grow?Anne-Maree discusses how opportunities abound for Senior EAs to proactively change the way you work and influence the organisation by focusing on your strengths. She identifies a variety of areas in the business which might require improvement and ideas on how to further develop your role while ensuring the transition to new responsibilities is as easy as possible for yourself and your boss. Serving as an important checklist, this is a good read for those Senior EAs looking to progres their career and embrace their next challenge.
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Added: 15/11/2011
Be aware of all the latest developments with employment law in relation to the changes brought about from the Employment Relations Act and Holiday Act. Includes notation regarding the KiwiSaver and Compulsory Employer Contributions.
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