Sustainability divide emerges in wake of recession

The economic downturn has created a growing sustainability divide, separating New Zealand businesses which “get” sustainability from those which see it as “nice to do”. That’s the key finding from a new survey on business sustainability practices conducted by researchers at the University of Waikato Management School.

Former WMS dean offers roadmap to sustainable business success

Former WMS dean Professor Mike Pratt was back in Hamilton this week to speak on sustainable business at a town and gown event hosted by the Waikato Chamber of Commerce.

Putting theory into practice

Employers often say they wish graduates had more practical experience to complement their university studies. In an effort to fix the situation, Waikato University Management School has developed an internship programme for its top students.

New book puts sustainability into peak performance

Businesses which don't embrace sustainability risk losing ground in the global market, says blue sky thinker and international business consultant Professor Mike Pratt.

Malaccan opportunity for Waikato student

A Waikato Management School student has been selected to attend an international gathering of young leaders in the Malaysian state of Malacca next week.

Uni students getting what they want

Beginning in B Semester (SUBS JULY 12) the Department of Management Communication at Waikato Management School is offering a new paper that draws together the best practice in event management from a practical business and operational perspective.

Accountants value work-life balance

A new survey shows staff in accounting firms place a high value on work-life balance, and for many employees it can make all the difference between staying or leaving.

Changes at Waikato Exec Ed

John Tucker was 50 when he completed his Waikato MBA and some of his classmates were of similar age. Today, the average age of people studying for an Masters of Business Administration at Waikato University is 35 and Tucker, who went on to become director of Waikato Management’s School’s MBA programme, thinks mid-to-late 30s is a good age to study for an MBA or similar qualification.

Te Huarahi Rangahau – The Journey of Research

Twelve Waikato University students - all Maori and all studying law or management - leave for at the end of next week for two weeks in Canada where they'll do comparative research in various aspects of management and law and its impact on New Zealand and Canada's indigenous cultures.

Signing up for research

Waikato University researchers and Hamilton’s Age Concern have teamed up to study ageism. Yesterday the two parties signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on a major study of older people’s experiences with businesses and other organisations.