A Fijian woman denied paid parental leave after adopting a baby from her home country has had the decision reversed by the Employment Relations Authority.

China share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.

Time and motion study helps us not waste time by majoring in minor things, writes Robyn Pearce.

Twitter and Facebook's earnings reports this week will show whether the companies can wring profit from fresh efforts to attract advertisers and their marketing dollars.

Dressing for work is all about adapting to your surroundings, and good grooming.

The Labour Party says the undermining of Pharmac in the Trans Pacific Partnership breaches one of its bottom lines on the trade deal.

In Switzerland, a non-EU country with four official languages, executives are expected to speak at least two in addition to English.

New Zealand banks approved three times as many mortgages for investors as they did for first home-buyers over the past year, Reserve Bank figures show.

A new survey says New Zealand might be one of the world leaders in valuing the skills of mothers returning to the workplace.

Chuffed because you can easily see your KiwiSaver balance with your other savings accounts? They're actually radically different.

The Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.

If the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.

While emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills can enhance performance, it can also have a "dark side", writes Rosalie Holian.

Career coach Joyce E.A Russell shares tips for top leaders on who to have by your side at the top.

Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?

Is the answer a three-day workweek? Vivek Wadhwa looks at the possible solutions for the future in a world of declining jobs.

Flexible work situations, jobs being changed by technology and new ways to gain credentials for skills lie ahead of us, writes Diana Clement.

The City of Sails is being left behind by some of the world’s biggest cities, a report released today says.

A key industry is suffering, but other economic signs paint a happier picture, writes Brian Fallow.

Experience matters in any form of engagement. When it comes to doing business in Asia, it is hard to argue against the value of experience in Asia and with Asian organisations or people.

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler yesterday delivered the 25 basis points cut to the official cash rate down to 3 per cent that the markets had expected and foreshadowed more to come.

New research suggests CEOs with daughters run their companies differently, with a stronger focus on CSR.

Banks reduce mortgage rates on the back of Reserve's announcement - and it's likely the OCR will fall further.

Wheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.

One of the largest companies in the world is putting an end to once-a-year evaluations.

NZIER's monetary policy shadow board favours a cut to the official cash rate of 25 basis points to 3 per cent tomorrow.

Interruptions in the office can be minimised simply by shifting the position of your desk, writes Robyn Pearce.

A net inflow of 3000 migrants in June pushed the annual net gain to 58,300 - the 11th straight month it has hit a new record.