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You can't separate work and personal life when it comes to stress
Posted by · March 14, 2023 3:42 PM
One month on from Cyclone Gabrielle, the brave faces have slowly started to fade and many people are hitting the wall. Tony Harrison, Technical Director of Urban Connection in Hawke's Bay, reflects on the cyclone and how his staff are coping post-disaster.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Engineering our escape from harm’s way
Posted by · March 08, 2023 6:49 AM
Events such as Cyclone Gabrielle bring managed retreat to the forefront of the conversation. We’ll need to start having some very uncomfortable conversations about what communities look like in the future in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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RNZ interview on the recovery and rebuild after Cyclone Gabrielle
Posted by · March 06, 2023 8:52 AM
ACE New Zealand Chief Executive, Helen Davidson and Beca General Manager of Infrastructure and Transport, Andrea Rickard spoke with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ about the immediate opportunities of rebuilding with resilience after Cyclone Gabrielle.
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How to talk to your clients in a time of crisis
Posted by · March 02, 2023 4:35 PM
Livelihoods and communities have been turned upside down after Cyclone Gabrielle. Business expert, Ben Paul says as professional consultants we need to know how to reach out to our clients in a meaningful way with great care, empathy, and sensitivity. Ben shares five practical tips when talking to clients in a time of crisis.
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Cyclone Gabrielle tools and resources
Posted by · February 20, 2023 2:22 PM
Key tools and resources to assist you in the flooding and cyclone recovery efforts.
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Tips for assessing natural disaster damage from a legal POV
Posted by · February 13, 2023 9:08 AM
Having spent over a decade litigating disaster claims for insurers and building owners, barrister Emily Walton shares her tips for our members on what to look out for when assessing natural disaster damage.
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Speak at Futurespace 2023 – calling for abstracts
Posted by · February 07, 2023 4:17 PM
Being a professional consultant means we need to be aware of market trends and solutions. We need to have strong business acumen and cultural competency. We must be aware of the latest innovations and science to make our businesses, designs and solutions work more efficiently. To do this, we need to meet the right people, have the right conversations and immerse ourselves in the right reading.
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A metaphysical shake up - with B Corp Consultant Tim Jones
Posted by · February 07, 2023 12:46 PM
Tim Jones used to be a medical device salesman before taking the reins at a property consultancy company in Christchurch. However, following the Canterbury earthquakes and the birth of his daughter, a few “internal conversations were sparked - a physical shake up that led to a metaphysical shake up”, and he realised he needed work that was focused on purpose rather than solely profit.
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Auckland flooding: How to look after staff and your business in a time of crisis
Posted by · January 31, 2023 1:10 PM
The flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau over the weekend has left many families and businesses displaced and continues to disrupt the region. While we acknowledge the immense pressure the flooding puts on the region's waterways, and the effect climate change has had on the rainfall, we wanted to give you some information on how you can look after the wellbeing of your teams and ensure your business is in the best shape possible to see out the current and impending weather predictions.
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How to have a happier festive season
Posted by · December 12, 2022 10:28 AM
It's meant to be the season to be jolly. But for many of us, it's the season for feeling stressed, over-socialised and exhausted. We talked to behavioural scientist, Renee Jaine about how we can feel relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for 2023.