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A recent change occurred within my partner's company where his primary contract was not sending through any work orders, thus no work = no money.
We had to look at other viable opportunities and managed to gain another contract and are now in the situation of being able to employ more people.

Jennifer Wilson

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most of my working life I was a baker, working with great and highly respected people. Whom I grew to consider as family, learning from great bakers, and for ever learning new skills. I was approach to become a Manger for a different company and working in environment that worked around customer services. Manging Online department, which is based on technology and building relationships with other team members and customers. Not knowing if this will be the best move for myself in the long run as I would be leaving a company I grew with and also loved. Being a Baker isn't the best for a solo mother as times are erratic and work dose tend to get harder on the body as you age. I weighed my Pros and Cons and went for the leap, and I must being a online manger, helped me grow more and learn more and made me seek to aim higher.

Hine Kupa

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A recent change i had was a shift in job, not only was it a move to a new company, it was a complete change in role. i gave up a job id done for years to try something new and different, at first i was hesitant and worried it wouldnt work out. fortunately it all worked out well and was the best life choice id made to date.

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In my life i have been offered a new job working in a office starting on minimum working Monday to Friday 8 to 5.
Where this will be a good change for me mentally and physically as i am a senior caregiver in a dementia unit working shift work. I will be looking at a huge pay cut which can put me at risk of financial issues not gaining the income i do in my current job. This could cause the risk of not being able to pay our mortgages and will put us at risk of losing our home, our truck or motorbike
Ashleigh Rees

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Economical environment. Around your company there are competitors, suppliers, different interest rates, unemployment rates, income settlement, credit policy, gross domestic product, inflation, the level of international trade… All these things will have a high influence on companies and the need for changes in the organization. You need to track them in order to make the right decisions for change.

Technological environment. Technology is simply the use of knowledge, methods and techniques that transform the inputs into the outputs of the organization. The rate with which technology as an external source of organizational change can influence on organization varies from industry to industry. As an entrepreneur, you will need to follow the development of new technology in your industry and use the latest achievements in technology development in your own business. Because of that technology will require organizational changes.

Socio-cultural environment. Socio-cultural environment as the external environment or source of organizational changes contains people’s values, habits, norms, attitudes and demographic characteristics. Every society has different sociocultural characteristics based on the region, ethnics, settlement, etc. All of these factors will have a high influence on the way how your business operates or will operate in the future.

Political environment. This area as an external source of organizational change deal with the laws and bylaws retrieved by the parliament as well as regulations issued by the government. Political area contains elements such as legislation, government stability, strikes, political situation in neighboring countries, taxation… These sources of organizational change must be respected by entrepreneurs and incorporated in the work of their companies.

Puarava Paiaaua

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Change is indeed inevitable, be in our day to day life, work or even in business, it is part of everyone’s life.

Years ago, I worked in a company where you see passion among staff and a depth loyalty to the company which was truly unique.  The management developed and nurtured an environment that empowered people to be the best that they can be.  The relationship among staff were like a family despite being a multicultural company.

Due to the change in economic environment, where supplier cannot sustain the demand of both branches, the company must choose between the two of which one to close so they will combine the operations in one site.  The final decision to close has been difficult according to the higher ups considering the number of staff impacted, of which I am among those 200+ staff. However, for the company to continue with their business, sacrificing one branch is the best option.

In our part, it was hard considering we put our life, time and effort on it.  It may be hard to understand at times, but life must go on they say. We may feel the uncertainty all around us but what’s important is how we pick up those pieces in our lives and try to make it whole and start all over again. It is hard I tell you especially when you have to start making those CV’s and all that.  But hey, we can survive in this uncertain world.

Candice Tabil

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This weekend I decided to have a go sorting and staking the fire wood for this winter. I have had a double Knee replacement so this meant that I could risk hurting my knees and having to endure stiff, painful knees for the next few days, also if I didn't do the wood I would be risking the wood getting wet when it rained next. this risks the wood not be usable until it drys. As I live in Taupo we get very cold and frosty nights, I have three kids m my household, do do I risk them getting sick from not being able to heat the house. In the end I stacked the wood and spent the next two days with the stiff, sore knees but it was worth it as it rained heavily the next day.

Penelope Rye

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1. A change in the economical environment means that an organisation has competitors. When a new competitor enters the market this means that a business needs to prepare to change it ways in order to be competitive. For example; In the Raw Food market; companies are always needing to come up with new flavours and promotions in order to be competitive.

2. Political changes means that an organisation has to respond to change in laws and regulations. An example of this could be when minimum wage increases. This means that an organisation needs to respond to this change in law and increase their wages. An increase in wages means that internal changes made need to take place also such as employees hours.

3. Structural change in an organisation can mean that new leadership and management role become available. This can create change in the work environment meaning that employees become more efficient in the work, this therefore creating an effective work environment.

4.  Change in the international environment means that an organisation needs to be ready for  the increasing globalisation of markets. The global markets effects ALL businesses. It means that a business is not just effected nationally but globally and an organisation needs to be prepared to change its ways in order to be effective.

Gracie Carlyle

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Operational changes: Relating to the way things operate in the organisation, including processes and policies.

Technological changes: Relating to technological advances and upgrades to better manage production, communications, and marketing.

Socio-cultural changes:
Involving the trends and habits of the people. Adjusting the business to cater to the changing needs of its customers wants and needs.

Economical changes:
Economic factors such as employment rates, inflation, and gdp can all impact the business. Its important to keep up with economic changes to keep the business running.

Marcus Munro

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While working for NZDF in Wellington my partner and daughter lived in his hometown (rural village).  I resigned and moved to be with my family.
Being a small rural village there were limited job opportunities and the way of life was very different to what I was used to when based in Wellington, Auckland or overseas.
Possible Risks:
•  May be unable to find secure job that I enjoy
•  I may not like living in the rural environment
• Depending on period of unemployment it could add financial strain
•  Reduced income will mean less treats and travel
• Relationship strain as we're no longer used to being 'in each others space 24/7'

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Internal:
* Appointment of new CEO or directors can often lead to change of leadership style or the strategic direction of the business could move.
* Structural changes within DoC occur and business is centralised (and/or decentralised). This will mean changes to hierarchy and position description.

External:
* Tech advancements. Council development of apps to report roaming or dangerous animals has allowed real time interaction with public and enforcement officers in animal control.

* Political Environment. Local Council By-laws that determine the days businesses can operate over Easter Holidays.

Stef Burling-Claridge

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In business, change is a constant, so organizations are always adapting to meet market demand. Whether internal or external, change in an organization has different causes. Knowing what these causes are is an essential part of business management. Employees must also be aware of what causes organizational change, because it inevitably affects them as well.
Causes of change in an organization include: end-of-life products, a change in government and  priorities, mergers and acquisitions and strategy and structural changes.
https://bizfluent.com/info-8230942-causes-change-organization.html
Candice Tabil

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New knowledge as an external source - The changes in technology increases on a daily basis, with these changes a number of new opportunities will open for organisations. Increased changes in the internet and the way people conduct their daily shopping is changing rapidly.  Changes in technology is all about finding ways to do things better.
Changes in perception, moods and meaning as an external source - Over time populations and people change. The way they view life changes, where they take their meaning from, and how they feel about things also is modified over time and smart companies must pay attention to this in order to capitalize (and avoid becoming forgotten, a relic of ages past).

Here are two really good examples. First is a principle called “down-aging” which refers to people who look at 50 as being 40. Industries have responded to this, most notably in the cosmetic and personal care industry which provides plenty of solutions to help these people look younger. Full industries are creeping up that make people feel younger. Have you spotted any lately?

Religion is another example. Across the world we’ve seen Islam and atheism rise. Companies should adapt as overall meaning changes in culture.

Sonja Kruger

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Technological Changes
-This can bring about advantages and opportunities for a organisation, in certain circumstances it can increase productivity and reduce costs.

Political Changes
-These changes influence factors like taxes, either taking a positive or negative on the overall income of the organisation.

Structural Change
-These are changes that might stem from internal or external factors and typically affect how the organisation is run. these can be changes in hierarchy, job structures etc.

Environmental Changes
-The greater the rate of environmental change the less confident managers are that they can understand, predict and effectively react to the trends affecting their business. These can be competitors, economic factors and technological factors.
Ashleigh Rees

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External-
international environment: globalization is increasing and this can have a effect on a company that works within a narrow scope of business.
Socio-cultural: this includes the habits, norms, values, attitudes and demographic characteristics of the outside community.

Internal-
Processes: the collection of activities that are to be carried out to trasnsform the input of the business to out puts.
Structure: this is the mutual relations that the company holds within the business and how this definds the employees jobs and hierachy structure that runs the business.

Penelope Rye

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Technological advances enable companies to connect with wider markets, which means the more people you reach via social media advertising will widen your market. Example radio was a common form of advertising, but not all people may listen to that station. The internet has opened a whole new way of reaching the consumer.

Gaps in the market place:
Opportunity for change when a business can see a gap in the market for a product or service and been able to adapt quickly and tap into that market. For example you hear that there is a long wait for a plumber or painter for example to do small repairs, so you hire staff and have another level of service to meet small jobs on a weekly basis rather than have all staff tied up on major jobs like building of new business or housing developments. Or you start up your own business and branch out as a sole trader.

The Economic forces have an external impact on a business for for example Christchurch and the rebuild, opportunity to expand your business by opening another business in Christchurch or expanding if you are already in Christchurch.
Caroline Franklin

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One major change in my life recently is the decision to relocate our family from the north island to the South Island for a job opportunity there were a lot of risks that we had to asks our self’s if we were prepared to take. Some of these were

The new job may not what we expected

Will it pay off for the relocation costs?

The move may affect the children’s schooling

The costs of living in the new township

What I the company shuts down is there other employment opportunity’s?

May find it hard to make new friends

Family may not handle the big lifestyle change

May struggle without the support of family and friends around.

Julia Millar

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Political environment changes i.e. Health and safety regulation would mandate a business to revise their operational safety procedures.

Technological changes within the operational process could prompt resource changes within the internal environment. Changing personnel skills and requirement for less/more staff.

Structural changes within the internal environment could prompt new leadership and management styles. This would bring a potential change in the working environment and organisational culture.

Changes to the economic environment such as a negative change in GDP could prompt organisations to take change measures to secure their investments. This could also prompt a realignment of organisational objectives, vision and strategy to ensure the organisation remains strong in times of economic downturn

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·       Change in the Economic environment such as suppliers - if a supplier to a business increases their costs this will affect the profit of the business using this supplier and the business may change suppliers to save on resource costs.

·       Changes to do with the technological environment such as the latest processing software. Business need to be on top of their game in relation to keeping up to date with the latest technology to be able to keep up with supply and demand and not get taken over and left behind by competitor’s.

·       Change in people or human resources. Businesses may need to implement change in the way they manage staff in order to gain the most productive, motivated attitude and efforts of their staff.

·       Changes in process.  Business may have to change the way the product they are producing is made in order to keep up with demand or increase the quality of the product, keep up to date with new laws and regulations, health and safety etc.

Julia Millar