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This comprehensive book describes current practice in industrial relations, using case studies from Australia, the US, the UK and New Zealand. It provides some historical background and introduces key concepts in the field. Discussion includes what is an employee / employer, what are unions and their roles, industrial relations objectives, and the dynamics of interactions such as bargaining. The book examines also addresses issues such as wages, work flexibility, participation and equal employment opportunities.

The essential resource for learning how to coach your staff to increase their competence! In this immensely practical book, Robert Manthei and Ian Brooks offer sensible, straightforward suggestions for helping managers to become positive, solution-focused coaches in their workplace. Solution-focused management is derived from the same basic principles as Appreciative Inquiry, and has been proven to be highly effective as a means of creating ‘learning leaders’ and leader-coaches who can increase the capability of thei... read more

This book is both an inspiration to those striving to succeed in enterprise and a testament to those who are already succeeding. Originally intended as a collection of case studies for use by the Bachelor of Business Innovation and Enterprise students at the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), the original concept has evolved to be of a much wider interest and application.Through reading about the successful New Zealanders in this book we can understand what motivates them and enables them to succeed. We can al... read more

As we move further into the 21st century, there are signs of a widespread and largely unanswered call for leadership. All too often, when the call has been answered, it has been the administrative imperatives of management, rather than the vision and inspiration of leadership, that has driven the response. Indeed, one of the most disturbing trends of our time is the tendency to develop managed solutions to what are essentially leadership problems. The critical need is not for more management, but for more leadership

Many people are promoted to management positions because they are good at their existing jobs, but are not necessarily equipped to be good managers. Management Bites is a dip-into book covering many of the areas a manager needs to know about, including: What are you saying? Better communication; Team building: If you build it, they will come; Delicious delegation: Don't do it all yourself; Decisions, decisions: Which one to make; Thumbs up! Motivating and coaching your team; Thumbs down: Giving negative feedback; I'm warning you! ... read more

Kiwi Saver, the government new workplace savings scheme gets underway on July 1. It’s being heralded as the means by which New Zealanders will finally get serious about saving, and the $1000 inducement to sign up will attract many people. But is it right for everyone What are the issues about being locked into the scheme until you turn 65 Should you join up if you are close to retirement anyway What’s in it for low wage workers who might struggle with the required contributionsW Who better than to navigate through ... read more

Top New Zealand real estate agent Marnie Adams shares her secrets of success. Whether you're kick-starting a new career in real estate or are a seasoned professional, this book will help you gain insights into how to work smarter to make those all-important sales. In Smart Marnie Adams brings together her experience in real estate and senior management in the business world to provide a motivational tool to take you to the next level. Learn how to connect emotionally with your clients; the key to effective negotiation and produci... read more

This falls into the same category as Who Moved My Cheese? Wise advice told in a very simple way - deceptively simple. The main points are: 1. ALWAYS GET ON WITH THE PERSON WITH THE MONEY 2. DO SOMETHING STRAIGHT AWAY AND FIX MISTAKES NOW 3. REALISTICALLY ACCEPT WHERE YOU ARE NOW AND AGREE WHERE YOU WANT TO BE. 4. BEHAVE AS YOU EXPECT THE STAFF TO BEHAVE. 5. WHEN PUT IN CHARGE, TAKE CHARGE. 6. DO THE RIGHT THING. 7. CONSTANTLY CHALLENGE EVERYTHING AND ASK ANY AND EVERY QUESTION. 8. DEVOLVE RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTA... read more

This practical and easy to understand New Zealand handbook provides help with the often hazardous and confusing areas of record and book-keeping required in today’s business world. It takes the reader step by step through the painful process of bringing order to a small business and provides practical exercises to help in the understanding of these processes. Accounting for Small Business is aimed at both new and existing businesses as well as non-profit organisations. It includes advice on: business records, keeping cashbooks... read more

By bringing together the views of employers, unions and academics, the second edition of Employment Relationships provides an unrivaled introduction to current trends and issues in New Zealand employment relations. Ten years after the passage of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA), the time is ripe for this important reassessment of the key forces shaping the nature of work in New Zealand. The second edition of Employment Relationships looks at the major issues associated with employment relations: public policy, collective bar... read more

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Finances and family are two of the main reasons why people move house - but no matter what the reason is for selling your home, it pays to be aware of how you can present your property to get the pest price. Home staging in New Zealand is packed with ideas. Currently the editor of Simply You magazine, Auckland based Catherine Smith is an expert on how to declutter and stylish present almost any property. First published 2007.

The Complete Guide to Good Governance is both comprehensive and a practical "how to" guide for any organization governed by a 'board of directors', 'board of trustees', 'council', 'committee' or similar governance structure. As author Doug Matheson writes in his Preface: "The practices outlined in this book are...largely based on my personal experiences as a practicing manager, executive, chief executive, director, chairman and teacher of management and governance. I have applied and practiced much of what is contain... read more

The Kiwi Attitude is unique. It

Essential reading for accountants, financial controllers, lawyers, accountancy students and others with an interest in GST issues. First published 2001; this 2nd edition published 2005.

Everything you need to know about having fun with GST.

This book will be a useful resource for university and polytechnic lecturers and students in the field of management. All cases are fictitious and deal with issues common to many managers: planning, organising, leading, controlling, managing conflict, change and stress.

All New Zealanders including business owners, wage and salary earners, rental property owners, investors and the retired are entitled to take advantage of every legitimate income tax break the IRD allows. This book contains hundreds of tips, techniques and strategies to increase your real income through income splitting strategies, tax shields, tax-smart investments, tax deductions and much, much and more!This book does not involve breaking the law, bending the law or even pushing the boundaries. It works within clearly established... read more

A well-run body corporate is a bonus to any apartment complex, timeshare or retirement village; and a poorly run body corporate can cause huge financial damage to the success of a scheme, as well as creating stress for owners and investors.This book is an absolute must for apartment owner-occupiers, investors, tenants, real estate agents and property managers. It is a source of thorough, user-friendly information about how the body corporate process works, the terminology, the legal issues, how to run meetings, how to budget and ma... read more