Creating the workplace of the future
09 May, 2017 by Emily McLean, Expert insights
First came the cell phone, next it was the open plan office and soon after it was hot desking. So what next in collaborative office design?
According to workspace expert, Andrew Simmons from Unispace, his take on the office of the future is a “libera…
Exceptional entrepreneur: Johnny Farquhar
05 May, 2017 by Emily McLean, Expert insights
Meet this month's entrepreneur, Johnny Farquhar, who has come up with a novel way for employers to quickly get to know prospective employees instead of wading through paper CVs.
His video platform allows job hunters to upload dynamic videos of themse…
Getting down to business: Adjusting to the health and safety reforms one year on
05 May, 2017 by Emily McLean,
Last year saw many Kiwi businesses up their game with the introduction of the Government’s Health and Safety Reform Bill that came into effect on 4 April, 2016.
The new rules shifted the focus from monitoring and recording health and safety incident…
Our people: Sam du Buisson
04 May, 2017 by Emily McLean,
Meet Associate Director, Sam du Buisson, who works with a number of families and high-net-worth clients to ensure their interests run as smoothly as possible. Having grown up on a dairy farm, Sam also loves being outdoors and would be milking cows if…
Feature story: Creating success offshore with digital trade
10 April, 2017 by Emily McLean,
The Government recently released Trade Agenda 2030 to help Kiwi businesses create success offshore. In it, Minister of Trade, Todd McClay, laid out his vision for how the Government will support businesses as they negotiate trade rules and tariffs in…
Getting down to business: Digitising the hiring process
07 April, 2017 by Emily McLean, Expert insights
Taking the time to hire the right people can be a long and lengthy task; however, with the rise of technology there are more ways than ever to digitise your hiring process and ensure you reach as many candidates as possible. In line with Deloitte's 2…
Exceptional entrepreneur: Liam Houlahan
05 April, 2017 by Emily McLean,
As the founder of a start up helping men dress their best, Liam Houlahan has learnt a thing or two about style. More so than that, he's learnt what it takes to adjust to the market, develop relationships and learn fast in the world of business. He ex…
Our people: Phil Stevenson
05 April, 2017 by Emily McLean, Q & A
Meet Phil Stevenson, a Deloitte Private partner specialising in tax in our Dunedin office. He explains what adds the most value for SME clients and what surprises him in his role.
How long have you been at Deloitte and what is your role Phil?
I’ve b…
Feature story: Timely comes in at #71 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500
27 March, 2017 by Emily McLean,
We were thrilled to have 54 businesses from New Zealand take out a place in our recent Deloitte Technology Fast 500. We celebrated their success with events at our Deloitte Private Clubs in Auckland and Wellington and it was great to see the support …
Exceptional entrepreneurs: Collaborate
27 March, 2017 by Emily McLean,
At the BNZ Start-up Alley recently, a Wellington team made up of four young women took home a bonus prize for their app that matches young people with volunteer opportunities that are relevant to their skills and interests. Hear what co-founder, Holl…
