Media mentions
NZWRI is regularly mentioned in the media. A selection of articles is listed below:
Racism A Reality In Kiwi Workplaces
Recent research by Professor Jarrod Haar and Master of Business Management student, Saima Amjad, gathered and analysed racism data, which is scarce in NZ. The data revealed that workplace racism rates are high in NZ relative to international findings.
Kiwis looking to change careers urged to give beekeeping a try
NZWRI Director, Professor Gail Pacheco, comments on the potential prospects for Kiwis forced to rethink their careers. Gail notes that funding retraining programmes is a great start for those left jobless by COVID-19.
A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
Having a leader who can champion the adoption of a four-day trial is vital, says Associate Director, Professor Jarrod Haar.
Professor shares why four-day work week could benefit Māori
Associate Director, Professor Jarrod Haar advocates the four day week and has researched the unique factors associated with Māori in the workplace.
How could a four-day week work for Kiwis?
The four-day week is in the news again in NZ, Professor Jarrod Haar, notes that international trials seem promising, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Do Women Make Better Bosses Than Men
When it comes to good leadership, does gender make a difference? Professor Jarrod Haar has conducted research that may provide answers to these questions.
Having a good female leader beneficial to employee mental health, study suggests
New study from Dr Jarrod Haar suggests that having a good female leader may lead to greater employee satisfaction than having a good male leader.
Coronavirus: Redundancy hammers mental and physical health
Associate Director, Professor Jarrod Haar, comments on the mental and physical effects of redundancy and what do they mean for those losing jobs as a result of covid-19.
Coronavirus: Young people optimistic about their finances just as Covid-19 poised to strike
A paper by Professor Gail Pacheco and co-authors notes that young graduates had competed for fewer jobs with older, more experienced workers after the global financial crisis - will the same occur after covid-19?
AUT expert shares research on aged care
Research by Katherine Ravenswood has shown there are enough similarities between Australia and New Zealand to compare employment conditions and discuss how they can be improved across both countries.
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