Slow Productivity, and other works by Cal Newport
20 November 2024
The author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work offers a philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. Learn more about this new work and others in the WCL collection.
Guest blog: 3 actions for those being made redundant
13 November 2024
Been made redundant? Our guest blog piece outlines three things to keep in mind.
Guest post: Reading matters at work
5 November 2024
This blog is a re-post of a piece contributed by Literacy Aotearoa. It outlines how Literacy Aotearoa can support employers with workplace literacy and numeracy programmes.
Guest post: Leading the Data-Driven Transformation
31 October 2024
This guest post by Dr Fahimeh McGregor explores the critical journey from data adoption to adaptation.
Business networking
18 October 2024
Professional networking, or making connections, is an important part of individual career development - find out more.
Guest post: It’s time for more people to find their voices
17 October 2024
How we can all contribute, have an impact and drive positive change.
Guest post: Save yourself from burnout with this simple formula
9 October 2024
In this guest blog, Wellington-based clinical psychologist, Karen Nimmo, offers advice on dealing with burnout.
Conversation Over Coffee: An interview with Matt Lamason, founder of Peoples Coffee
4 October 2024
Our Business Specialist talks to Matt Lamason, founder and director of Wellington's iconic Peoples Coffee.
Podcasting for Business
24 September 2024
Podcasts are not only an alternate way of taking in information and staying informed, they are also an additional way for a business to connect with customers.
Guest post: Digital disruption, New Zealand SMEs, and reevaluating your business valuation
19 September 2024
Our Business Librarian highlights resources of interest to local businesses. Here's a guest piece by Jimmy Lin, CA.
Now, Lead Others: author interview with Cillín Hearns
11 September 2024
WCL sits down with Wellington leadership and performance coach Cillín Hearns to talk about his new book Now, Lead Others.
Briefs with Beliefs : An Interview with Nisa's Pam Lowe
3 September 2024
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews small Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Nisa.
Chatting with Cahoots: an interview with Jade Musther of social business, Cahoots. Part 2
28 August 2024
In the second of this two part interview, we continue our kōrero with Jade Musther, Cahoots, about building a business around social justice, bike powered trailers and queer advocacy in the trades.
Chatting with Cahoots: an interview with Jade Musther of social business, Cahoots. Part 1
21 August 2024
We talk to Jade Musther, Cahoots, about building a business around social justice, bike powered trailers and queer advocacy in the trades.
Business eMagazines on Libby
15 August 2024
Libby Newsstand offers up a range of eMagazines to interest all businesses.
Chatting about chocolate with La Petite Artisan Chocolate
14 August 2024
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews La Petite Artisan Chocolate.
Thinking like an Olympian: lessons for business from elite athletes
6 August 2024
With the Olympics in mind, we've collated some resources for business people aimed at gaining the winning mindset shared by the world's best athletes.
Don’t Worry About The Robots - Excerpt
30 July 2024
Authors Jo Cribb and David Glover kindly share an excerpt from their recent book Don’t Worry About The Robots.