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Matthew Hooton: Worst of global instability may be behind us
The past three years have jeopardised decades of peace, but there are glimmers of hope.

Sex scandals, Mariah Carey and $10b deals: Aussie billionaire's long list of mishaps
The collapse of a $10 billion deal is only the tip of the iceberg.

Seven golden rules for chucking a sickie
Here's what you need to know to avoid getting caught.

Crossing the gender line
People should not ask about a person's commitments outside of work based on age or gender.

Employer's interview rule sparks uproar
An employer has revealed the "simple rule" she swears by when it comes to hiring people.

NZ-China relations good for now, but Huawei risk remains
Relations between the two countries have improved but risks remain.

Why flexible working doesn't work in practice
Flexible working sounds good but many still aren't comfortable leaving the office loudly.

Couple fired after two weeks on the job awarded $41K
Events not as "sweet as" as the first appeared.

Ex-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace case
Former senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.

Tom O'Neil: Embrace the butterflies
Remember almost everyone is stressed out to some degree at interview time.

Capital punishment: High debt weighs down dairy co-ops
High debt has taken its toll on NZ and Australian dairy co-ops.

Matthew Hooton: Why Jacinda Ardern should call an early election
PM has the option of calling an early election. She would be wise to give it some thought.

How do boomers stay relevant?
Workplaces are changing so baby boomers need to stay on top of new developments.

At least 18 Kiwi companies have now embraced the four-day week
The four-day week continues to question the notion of a normal workday.

Rate cut expected in May as business confidence falls
Another grim business confidence survey points to a rate cut in May economists say.

Human and machine, hand in hand
Though technology is wiping out some jobs, there are many positives.

Warning to Kiwi consumers as minimum wage increase hits
Businesses say they will have to pass wage costs on to consumer.

Editorial: Economy is slowing but still strong
Comment: Reserve Bank has signalled the economy is slowing but still strong.

Reserve Bank gloom sparks mortgage rate cuts
COMMENT: The Reserve Bank's gloomy tone today wasn't all bad news.

Tradie's Muslim comments get him axed from new job
Thomas Knight-Wagener regrets his comments and is gutted to have lost his job.

Two businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'
They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.

How new domestic violence laws will change the workplace
The law change has been designed to protect victims of domestic abuse.

Alec Baldwin cutout makes cameo at Auckland protest
Call centre workers say finance company paid Alec Baldwin to do advertising.

Fran O'Sullivan: Mega-rich investors must stand up for NZ
COMMENT: It is the right and moral thing to do.

Sleep well to work better
Poor sleep patterns make you less productive, but there are ways to improve.

Tom O'Neil: A word of thanks to first responders
Our emergency services are genuine heroes.

Brian Fallow: Climate change kids are all right
Schoolchildren see the need to curb emissions - so why don't the grown-ups?