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Economy Hub: Can economists measure well-being?
Economy Hub: Treasury has started including 'well-being' in its economic analysis.

Tom O'Neil: Selling your enthusiasm
As a candidate, enthusiasm is a major part of your unique value proposition.

Tiger attack prompts Hamilton council to reassess risk
Council CEO recalls moment tiger victim's husband asked why he hadn't visited.

In the 'danger zone': Hospo workers lift lid on harassment
Groping, getting your bum grabbed, handsy hugs - it's all in a day's work for a waitress.

Good news! The robot says you're hired
Your next interview might involve artificial intelligence.

Home is where the job is
More of us are working from home but are you getting the most out of your time?

US Fed expected to lift interest rates
All eyes are on the first US fed meeting to be led by new chairperson Jerome Powell.

Editorial: Business waiting to see Govt's first Budget
EDITORIAL: Slower GDP growth is a sign the Government's first Budget needs to be tight.

Lees-Galloway on refugees, skill shortage
Immigration Minister says he is addressing the Hawke's Bay's seasonal worker shortage.

Watch: Why economists still love GDP
Economy Hub looks at GDP growth. Is it still the best way to measure a nations progress.

Customer service focus of free course
Graduates and employers are impressed with a free customer service training programme.

Young Kiwi women the unhappiest in workforce
Research shows young female workers are the unhappiest in the workforce.

Talk yourself out of your rut
If you're bored, be positive and present a solution to your manager.

Hawke's Bay economy gets four-star rating
With the region's ''main industries firing'', the good times are expected to continue.

'Worthless' degree: Student sues university
Woman could score $100k after claiming two years of study left her with a useless degree.

Tortilla firm ordered to pay $52k after worker's arm crushed and burned
Worker's glove became caught and his right hand and arm were drawn into the oven.

RBNZ defends its CBL confidentiality call
The Reserve Bank has defended its decision to keep its CBL investigations confidential.

Agency to help Waikato achieve
Countdown is on for the launch of a grunty economic development driver for the Waikato.

Post-election uncertainty tipped to weigh on economy
2017 was a good year for economic growth.

Employees in the driver's seat
Employers are reporting there is an increasing lack of highly skilled candidates.

Govt dept still chasing itself over holiday pay
More than 9000 current and former MBIE workers may be affected by Holiday Act breaches.

Auckland big loser in regional economic rankings
Auckland failed to make the cut in the latest ASB Regional Economic Scorecard.

Number of Kiwi women in top jobs 'horrific'
Women make up only 18 per cent of senior management teams in New Zealand.

Expert: Never sit down before an interview
Most people heading for interview sabotage themselves with this basic mistake.

South Korea imposes 52-hour workweek limit
This is down from the previous figure of 68 hours.

John Gascoigne: NZ needs new economic compass
COMMENT: GDP now obsolete as indicator of national economic performance.

Make the most of your morning
Having a good routine can set you up for the rest of the working day

Govt takes bosses to court over holiday pay
Thousands of workers may still be out of pocket for holiday pay.