Auckland business confidence in 'free fall'
Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Economy
ASB regional scorecard: Northland outperforms rest of NZ
It was a summer to remember for Northland but one to forget for Taranaki.
Hosking: Govt madness to change 90-day trial for workers
COMMENT: The 90-day trial period has been an unqualified success and created jobs.
Revealed: What job-seekers now want more than anything
It's a controversial perk among employers, but more and more employees want it.
Companies put an end to plastic pollution
It we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.
Diana Clement: Making money on the side
COMMENT: The so-called sharing economy provides multiple opportunities for Kiwis.
The dismantling of the nine-to-five NZ work week
As the definition of the workweek changes, we look at whether this is a good thing.
Working harder to get less
Real wage growth has fallen behind productivity growth, writes Steve Hart.
Tom O'Neil: Take ownership of your company
Let decision-makers know you are adding value to the organisation.
Rhythm & Vines boosts Gisborne's economy by millions
The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy
Liam Dann: Business heads for winter of discontent
A sensible Budget did nothing to lift the spirits of business the latest ANZ survey shows
Regulator worried about insurers' ability to handle another shock
The Reserve Bank is talking to some insurers about their capital levels.
Ethan Tussey: How 'media snacks' are transforming workplace
COMMENT: Media have long played a role in workday.
NZIER: Gloomy business won't sink economy
NZIER sees GDP growth sticking near 3 per cent despite some economic headwinds.
Holidays Act overhaul welcomed
Confusion over annual leave has so far cost police $39 million in arrears.
Liam Dann: Let's keep cattle cull in perspective
To put the proposed M.Bovis cattle cull in context, we killed 4.2 million cattle in 2017.
Emerging Talent grows events sector
CINZ's networking and educational initiative series creates rising stars.
Directors stress as 'war for talent' heats up
Battle to attract and retain top staff is the biggest risk for company directors.
Liam Dann: Who'll top our rich list in 20 years?
The sale of a local video games company is a reminder of where NZ's future prosperity lies
Why everyone steals office supplies – including you
COMMENT: This is why everyone steals office supplies from work - including you.
Matthew Hooton: KiwiBuild descends into farce
Among the sceptics are the Treasury and Reserve Bank.
The twilight years of your career
Start planning early for the later stages of your career, writes Dani Wright
EU trade nod sends pointed message
The EU's announcement of free trade talks with NZ signals a rejection of US protectionism.
Employee unjustifiably sacked over missing money awarded more than $40k
Award includes $20,000 compensation and more than $20,000 in lost wages and holiday pay.
Liam Dann: Petrol prices only going one way - for now
Liam Dann shares the bad and not so bad news.
Falling migration eases pressure on Govt
New Zealand's immigration rate continues to ease from record levels.
Liam Dann: It's time to give Government a chance
COMMENT: Why the gloom? A couple of big policies aside, Govt seems pragmatic and cautious.
Blow the workplace whistle at your peril
People need anonymity to reveal workplace wrongdoing, says investigator.
Ardern's focus on productivity, skills and training
PM delivers post-Budget message to business.
Are you working with a serial killer?
New book reveals jobs serial killers are most likely to have.
Liam Dann: Subtle vision requires bold sales job
This was a balanced Budget that could please everyone at the risk of pleasing no one.
Few surprises in science and tech spend
Can Budget's $1b for tax incentive lift New Zealand's "woeful" spend on business R&D?
When you don't fit in
Cultural fit needs to be at the forefront of the recruitment process.
Tom O'Neil: Make your achievements count
This is the time of year when many managers run performance appraisals.