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As government cuts bite, public service unions can use ‘soft power’ as well as strikes to win support

Written by Jim Arrowsmith, Professor, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Cuts to the public service, the decision to halt all pay equity claims, and the tight 2025 budget mean public service workers are facing an uncertain future.

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the health sector. Since the 2024 budget, Health NZ has faced several reductions across its workforce. Nurses and rest home...

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As government cuts bite, public service unions can use ‘soft power’ as well as strikes to win support

Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop them

Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway?

Too many ‘stupid rules’, too little authority: how organisations create their own red tape

What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement

As tonnes of illegal tobacco sneak in past our borders, we risk missing a threat that could cost us billions

Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect households

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How To Repair Water Damaged Rug Using Right Cleaning Methods

Understanding Termination of Parental Rights and Some Critical Aspects

There's a reason you're feeling no better off than 10 years ago. Here's what HILDA says about wellbeing

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

Block's layoffs are a design win. Here's why

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