Today, the spotlight on women’s skill development has intensified, and rightfully so. We find ourselves in a global movement striving for gender equality, such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5. This goal focuses on empowering women and girls, recognizing their critical role in shaping our world. Yet, while empowering women and their skill development has become increasingly familiar, it is vital to grasp the profound impact it can have on society. Beyond the fundament...| Udyogini
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Three of SHIFT’s clients, colleagues, and friends - Stefania Esposito (Westpac), Macayla Hughes (Kiwibank), and Larissa Vaughan (TSB) - are legal leaders at three of New Zealand’s major banks. Like those on Emma McLean’s Part-Time Power List, they show why role models matter —proving you can build big careers while raising families, and bringing to life the mantra: you need to see it to be it.| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
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Recently promoted to Head of Remediation, Risk and Regulatory Affairs at Tower, Victoria Palfrey shares how her career has evolved and the importance of balance as a working parent.| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
The GC’s Guide to Good Data Governance. Following our successful and informative Shift Advisory and Shift GC Network event month, ‘A GC’s Guide to Data Governance’, we’ve captured insights from our powerhouse panel: Rachel O’Brien – Director at O’Brien Legal Tim Fletcher – Chief Legal and People Officer at Modica Group Rebecca Holdsworth – Head of Privacy and Responsible AI at One NZ Caroline Wishart – Head of Information Management at Fonterra In this article, we sh...| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
Social cohesion is built by leaders who are willing to listen, learn and help others do the same. Shift Advisory client and GC of NZTA Waka Kotahi Meredith Ussher has bought a culture of inclusivity and togetherness to her team in her role as a leader:| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
Social Cohesion in New Zealand Report co-author and chief economist at Simplicity Shamubeel Eaqub, discusses why New Zealand’s social fabric is fraying, why its time for business leaders to step up.| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
Claire Adams' joined Prue Tyler and Caroline Ferguson at this year's ILANZ Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau. One session in particular on tikanga Māori and law reform left a lasting impression.| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
Procuring software and technology (particularly SaaS) comes with legal and commercial risks that in-house counsel must navigate carefully, so how do you make sure your agreements protect your organisation? At the Legalwise In-House Counsel Conference 2025, key insights were shared on negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and mitigating risks—especially when dealing with major global providers versus local vendors. Shift Advisory Consultant Julie Daniels attended to find out more.| SHIFT Advisory and SHIFT Compliance
Pope Leo XIV on July 31 approved the decision to declare St. John Henry Newman the 38th doctor of the universal Church. The decision to confer the title upon the 19th-century English saint—a former Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism—was confirmed during the pope’s morning meeting with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for […] The post St. John Henry Newman to Become 38th Doctor of the Church appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
The Vatican has seen a boom in requests for blessings from the new pope, with at least a 30% increase during Leo XIV’s first month, reflecting enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate—and highlighting a traditional practice that combines devotion with fundraising for charitable works. In June, the Vatican granted 20,000 papal blessing requests—up […] The post Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate Breaks Record for Papal Blessings appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
At the Louvre in Paris, I was fascinated to see the impact made by I. M. Pei's addition of a large glass pyramid in the main courtyard of the revered museum. The post Love the Louvre appeared first on Best CAD Tips.| Best CAD Tips