Fastway Couriers is embarking on a new strategic direction to embrace opportunities in the market resulting from the growth in online retailing.

Decisions, decisions - when you're a parent, they start early and continue, especially when it comes to education and careers for our children.

Does today's workforce "live to work", or do we "work to live" and simply go to work to pay the bills so we can enjoy our lives?

The Labour leadership contest playing out between David Cunliffe, Grant Robertson and Shane Jones is highlighting how Labour-led and National-led governments would differ in their approach to employment law.

If you're feeling a lack of confidence in your job hunting, you are not alone. Kiwi workers are experiencing a slump in their confidence concerning job mobility.

Contributions from employer can also be included with the worker's pay and taxed under the PAYE rules.

The Labour Party is calling on the Human Rights Commission to investigate concerns that disabled workers are losing their jobs at KFC because of its restructuring policy.

A rally to voice concerns and help educate workers about proposed changes to the Labour laws is to take place in South Auckland today.

Skill shortages are on the horizon in the contact centre industry, but home workers may be able to close the gap.

Former investment analyst Guy Hallwright's colleagues were embarrassed to be in his company following his conviction for grievous bodily harm, an Employment Court heard.

Almost half of firms surveyed by a leading employers' group have reported sacking staff for drug use.

Recently I was shortlisted for a management role I really wanted but was unsuccessful.

An Employment Court decision paving the way for gender pay equality has been hailed as the greatest advance for the rights of working women since the passing of the Equal Pay Act in 1972.

A third of working New Zealanders have not had a pay rise in the past two years and the majority are not expecting one this year, according to a survey.

International student Nupur Chawla was one of the lucky ones to take part in this year's AUT Business School's Shadow a Leader day

A specialist travel and hospitality company have applied for a High Court judge to strike out the claims they are facing.

In today's competitive employment landscape it's important to actively promote yourself, build networks and be known for your specific skills and experience.

An early childhood centre manager who used an account set aside for children's lunches, has failed to prove she was unjustifiably dismissed.

I am the youngest of four boys, raised in Auckland. My dad was the eldest of 13 cousins and that led to family functions filled with noise, fun, arguments and chaos.

In April, the chairman of the Independent Taskforce On Workplace Health and Safety, Rob Jager, announced a vision for safer workplaces.

The June quarter's 8000 increase in the number of people employed was not enough to keep pace with growth in the labour force as a whole, and unemployment

Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.

The NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.

Fruit bowls instead of snack machines and Swiss balls replacing office chairs are some of the changes businesses are making.

There comes a time in many people's lives when they feel they have nothing to prove any more. They've had their demanding, successful career, and now they want more quality of life - but they don't want to disappear into retirement.

Three years ago, Jonathan Davison, 32, achieved his goal to climb Mt Everest. One year later he joined Mainfreight's graduate programme.