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Cathy Murphy: Westpac's gender pay gap surprise - give me strength
We are falling far short of any marker of success in terms of genuine equality.
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Fill your time away from work with satisfying activities, writes Joanna Mathers
Peter Lyons: We need a rethink to save our zombie economy
COMMENT: Our "rock star" economy was nothing more than a debt-fuelled mirage.
'Creative genius' of clown at redundancy meeting
COMMENT: Adman Josh Thompson ripped up the script given to him.
No joke: Ad man hires clown for redundancy meeting
New Zealand advertising just got a bit weirder.
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Being the boss of your workmates can present a unique set of challenges.
Liam Dann: A strange and interesting time to be in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong business leaders are still trying to focus on strategic commercial goals.
Two years of 'hell': Woman gets $45k over sham restructure
Woman was unfairly treated at work, phased out in sham company restructure.
National questions Govt spending towards bold R&D target
National accuses Govt of falling short on investment needed to hit its bold R&D target.
McDonald's worker awarded $1000 in employment dispute
Complaints were made about a drawing of a "superhero who could see through clothing".
Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows
Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.
Audrey Young: 'A live wire' - Meet NZ's top trade official
New Zealand's trade officials are facing tumultuous times, says minister David Parker.
Mobility scooter death: Company fined $500,000
Company showed "total lack of regard" for the family of the dead man.
You just lost your temper at work. Now what?
Harvard Business Review: Losing your temper at work can ruin relationships.
RBNZ says don't believe what banks say about capital
The RBNZ deputy governor warns the banking sector's view may not be good for the country.
Hawkesby: Ridiculous to claim 60's too old to be a CEO
COMMENT: People 60 and over can actually still be sharp, interested and intelligent.
Liam Dann: Get set for most stimulating NZ election in a generation
COMMENT: Call's gone out for govt to stimulate growth. Should we tax less or spend more?
Brian Gaynor: Takeovers are thinning out the NZX
COMMENT: Local market and the NZ economy suffer as shareholders sell out.
Good news for retailers as consumer confidence holds
Consumers feel better about the economy than business according to latest survey.
What to do if you hate your job
If you're not feeling the love for work, it's time to analyse why, writes Val Leveson.
Burger King manager suggests staff work after clocking out
'Yesterday a worker stayed after clocking out ... if she can do it we can do it as well.'
Liam Dann: Is this the stupidest thing Trump's ever said?
COMMENT: Never mind Greenland, it doesn't get dumber than Trump's 2018 take on trade wars.
Woman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45k
A company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.
Sacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62k
Shaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.
Time for an attitude adjustment
Australia's gender issues compare similarly to those of New Zealand.
Tom O'Neil: Before you say I do
Do due diligence on your soon-to-be employer, prior to putting ink to paper.