Economic forecasters failing on future growth predictions
Studies show economic forecasters get it right more often than a trained parrot – but only just...
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Why New Zealand could become a cryptocurrency leader
Why the Reserve Bank of New Zealand should issue NZ$ as cryptocurrency...
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Leadership lessons from supermodel-turned-CEO Tyra Banks
How a supermodel-turned-CEO found opportunities where others saw obstacles...
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A different approach to employee investigations in China
Traditional investigative approaches in China may lead a company into trouble...
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Digital disruption transforming the finance sector
A wave of digital technology is causing massive changes in the finance world. Will your business survive or drown?...
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The uncertain future of work
A polarisation of jobs may soon occur with widespread ramifications for society. Savvy professionals should consider specialisation and upskilling now...
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Happiness key to boosting staff productivity
Psychologist and happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar tells us how to get happy...
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Running a business on $1 a day
The cloud has given small organisations the opportunity to buy professional tech capabilities at a fraction of the former price...
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An insider's take on Australia's federal treasurers
Not all federal treasurers are created equal, as seasoned economics journalist Ross Gittins explains...
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Chartered Accountants and the Panama Papers
Should Chartered Accountants enter the debate about the offshoring activities highlighted in the Panama papers?...
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What role should Chartered Accountants play in society?
Chartered Accountants should not lose sight of their purpose — the uncompromised support of the public interest...
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The psychology behind financial risk calculations
Acuity canvasses three very different approaches to calculating financial risk and looks at the psychology behind decisions...
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Why does gender pay inequality still persist?
Despite a decade of heated political and social comment, the gender pay gap is widening. But why is this?...
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Cultural intelligence and business decision-making
The way people make business decisions varies from culture to culture. Understanding how different people arrive at their decisions can make or break a business deal...
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Governance for transformation
In a world of open information, governance needs to embrace innovation and organisational transformation...