OpinionHenri Eliot: Joan Withers on being a professional directorMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers talks to Henri Eliot on corporate governance.14 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentMy mum's illness made me a better leaderMy mother had clinical depression. As a consequence, I experienced difficult and upsetting moments in my childhood - none more so than when she was absent from home, residing in a psychiatric hospital.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentBe alert for signs of burnoutAs the end of the year approaches, deadlines get closer and the pressure starts to mount. It's easy to find ourselves working long coffee-fuelled hours and feeling near the end of our tether.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentStarting at grass roots level paid offSteve Saunders' initial exposure to the horticultural innovation that has been a hallmark of his career came in the 1990s.11 Dec 11:28 PM
EmploymentTop public servants get pay packet risesEmbattled public service supremo Iain Rennie enjoyed a $50,000 salary bump last year, but it was eclipsed by several other public sector bosses.11 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentPoliticians squabble over inequalityJohn Key drew criticism over an OECD report which estimated that growth in income inequality over 20 years has knocked 10 percentage points off NZ's economic growth.10 Dec 11:03 AM
EmploymentManager fired for excessive net useAn account manager fired for her excessive internet use and who used work time to run her two small businesses has been awarded $5000 by the ERA.10 Dec 02:19 AM
EmploymentIncome inequality stunts NZ growth - OECDThe NZ economy would have been 10pc larger were it not for a steep rise in income inequality in the late 1980s, says OECD report.09 Dec 08:02 PM
EmploymentHolidays essential to recharge yourselfHolidays. They should be a time to recharge, relax and enjoy a change of pace. But the hardest part can be the unwinding, breaking the routine ... and turning the mobile phone off.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Holiday easily set upOne of the features of KiwiSaver is you can take a holiday from contributions.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Is Xero the new Apple?How many accountants will soon be out of a job because they are not tech-oriented, or open to redesigning their business?07 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentBattle to close the pay gapLow-paid women throughout New Zealand are lining up for what may be the biggest push in almost 40 years to close the pay gap with men - this time through the courts.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Celebrating small wins with the teamDon't minimise the importance of celebrating small wins with the entire team at work. It is more important than you think.05 Dec 01:16 AM
EmploymentDirector a first for ZespriTeresa Ciprian, a former executive at French food giant Danone, is Zespri's first woman director.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentJane Kennelly: Tackling the "What are your weaknesses?" questionDesigned to catch you out or trip you up, this age old interview probe can actually be taken as a positive question.04 Dec 01:30 AM
EmploymentSchoolgirls targeted for careers in ITManukau Institute of Technology is holding a computer programming competition for schoolgirls aimed at tackling the lagging number of women working in the ICT sector.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentCareer Coach: How to pursue a job leadJoyce Russell answers reader questions about pursuing a job lead, the threat of being fired and leveraging offers.02 Dec 10:30 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: One tiny improvement every day will change your lifeBy focusing on a 1 per cent daily improvement in any area of life, you'll become more effective in a short period of time, writes Robyn Pearce. .02 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentSurviving in the new workplaceDisruption is shaking up the existing order in today's workplaces. The aim of Frog Recruitment's final iNTRAPRENEUR breakfast for 2014 was to find out if we need to panic about the breakthrough disruptions that are reshaping the world of work.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentAuckland place to find workNew Zealand's economy remains patchy and continues to give off mixed signals, says Shamubeel Eaqub, NZIER principal economist.28 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentTaking energy in a new directionDriving environmental sustainability at a petrol retailer seems counterintuitive at best; at worst, being on a hiding to nothing.27 Nov 06:10 PM
EmploymentJane Kennelly: What should I expect from a recruitment agency?Being able to identify recruitment agencies who share your enthusiasm about your career and provide a 'whole person' approach is key.27 Nov 01:00 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Multi-tasking more damaging than smoking dopeThere's a common belief that women are better at multi-tasking than guys. It's only partly true.25 Nov 08:30 PM
Employment'Name and shame' exploitative bossesThe labour watchdog says it's time for communities to take a stand against migrant workers being exploited by their bosses, as 11 Auckland restaurants have been fined for failing to provide employment records.25 Nov 08:19 PM
EmploymentGood CV equals marketing magicA Curriculum Vitae or CV is your calling card to prospective employers - it is there to attract attention so you get that all-important interview.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentBoss peddles bike fitness"Get on yer bike," Ricoh New Zealand managing director Michael Pollok is telling staff. And he means it.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentRestaurants cop $66k in finesEleven Auckland restaurants have been fined $66,000 for failing to provide employment records to a labour inspector.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentToo many consultants? - Deloitte US boss speaksJim Moffatt, chief executive of Deloitte Consulting, talks about his long career at Deloitte and whether the world has too many consultants.25 Nov 12:50 AM
