Full list of case studies
Workplace productivity in practice
Below are a selection of case studies of a variety of New Zealand organisations in the private sector, not-for-profit organisations and the State Sector who have made great strides in increasing their productivity.
You can either read the case studies here or watch the DVDs by clicking on the respective case study in the table below. Each case study identifies a productivity challenge to the organisation and the way they achieved improved productivity including key lessons learned which may be used for your workplace.
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| Company |
Industry |
Main Drivers |
Key Lessons |
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Furniture Designer |
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Be prepared to invest time in knowing what your market is and what your customers want |
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Tissue Manufacturer |
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Investing in new technologies, such as automation, is not about losing staff, but rather about getting the most out of human resources available |
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Producer and Distributor of Fresh Pies |
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Staff are often the best people to identify improvements in workplace practices |
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Training Services |
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Success is possible through shared agenda and joint |
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Plastic Manufacturer |
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Improved literacy boosts morale, teamwork and workplace communication |
| Company |
Industry |
Main Drivers |
Key Learnings |
|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Engineering |
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Good leadership involves delegating work and responsibilities to staff at many levels. This reduces pressure on management and allows for better decision-making and management procedures |
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Database and Software Programme Developer |
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Employment practices that are family-friendly and recognise the needs of different cultures are an important part of recruiting and retaining staff in a globally competitive labour market |
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Hospitality |
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Teams work best with a shared sense of purpose and people develop cohesion when they can have fun and feel valued |
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Shearing Contractors |
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Succession planning is crucial for developing and training future leaders in an organisation |
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Freight Forwarding Business |
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Management commitment is essential to workforce Up-skilling |
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Tourism |
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Providing training and career opportunities helps attract and retain staff |
| Company |
Industry |
Main Drivers |
Key Learnings |
|---|---|---|---|
Community Support |
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Clear and succinct reporting systems provide benchmarks for performance and improvement |
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Personal and Social Development |
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Although there are times for autonomous decision-making, a more consultative approach is likely to be more effective in building team commitment and enhancing productivity |
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Rest Home |
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Enabling staff to participate in decision-making builds commitment to policies and practices |
| Organisation |
Services |
Main Drivers |
Key Learnings |
|---|---|---|---|
ACC manages New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme |
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Employees and managers working together to identify solutions that meet the organisation’s objectives and individual’s needs |
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Collecting revenue to meet New Zealand’s public service and infrastructure needs |
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Organisational and managerial commitment is important for ensuring the trust and freedom to generate innovation |
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Provides Information and guidance to assist businesses and workers to have healthy, safe and productive workplaces |
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Technology and up-skilling of staff go hand in hand – requiring holistic thinking around training and implementation |
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Grants visas and permits to people entering New Zealand and provides advice on New Zealand’s immigration policies and procedures |
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Be flexible in objectives and the direction of an initiative as this can change through the life of a project |
