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Navigating the Future of Manufacturing with Industry 4.0

Many New Zealand businesses are navigating the future of manufacturing with Industry 4.0.

As the manufacturing sector rapidly evolves, technology is playing an increasingly critical role in driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation.

Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, has become a buzzword in this space, often generating both excitement and confusion.

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The Key to Providing Value in a World of Constant Change

John Lawson is Principal Consultant and Director of Lawson Williams Consulting Group Ltd.

I found the recent NZIFST conference excellent but at the same time somewhat unsettling. There was plenty of discussion about the future and the wave of change coming our way. There is plenty of excitement and opportunity and some trepidation.

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There is no “I” in team – except in the Job Interview!

 

When it comes to the workplace, the adage “there is no ‘I’ in team” is often a principle people live by.

We’re taught to work collaboratively, share successes, and speak in terms of “we” rather than “I.” However, this mindset can become a pitfall during job interviews. There is no I in team – except in the job interview. In interviews, employers are interested in learning about your individual contributions, achievements, and leadership.

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Changes to Employee Benefits during a Recession

 

As we navigate through the challenges of 2024, businesses across the country are grappling with significant obstacles. A primary concern for many business owners is the dual challenge of retaining current staff and attracting new talent and this is leading them to consider making changes to employee benefits.

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Career Capital – Human Capital

Part 2 in a series on building your Career Capital.

 

In our last blog we discussed the changes that are occurring in the New Zealand employment market and we introduced the need to be proactive around building your Career Capital, the Social, Human and Psychological components that will enable us to achieve and maintain a competitive edge in the future workforce.

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