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.

Personal computers, the internet and mobile phones have transformed office work, but not for the better, says Bob Harvey.

An Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.

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.

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.

When St John Ambulance officers came to his school to give first aid lessons, Isaac McFarlane was fascinated.

An argument over a $5 fee has cost a Wellington motor lodge almost $12,000 and censure for wrongful dismissal.

Despite Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer instituting a "work from home" ban earlier this year, the general consensus among employers and employees is that finding a healthy work/life balance is good for staff and profits.

While commerce and accounting graduates may have trouble finding entry jobs in their field, AUT University graduates in hospitality have a number of options.

Auckland house building activity is rising but unemployment remains high.

With 'jobs for life' now a rarity, more people are juggling multiple roles.

KiwiSaver's launch the opportunity of a lifetime for lawyer.

More New Zealand employers are ignoring candidates with the best university grades in favour of those who clearly demonstrate skills, a conference has heard.

The need for builders and carpenters in Auckland and Christchurch is driving a booming national job market, new figures show.

A woman who was dismissed from a cowboy-themed bar at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, in part for not wearing her cowboy hat, has been awarded more than $12,000.

Rising job seeker confidence will see more than half of employees looking to change jobs in the next 12 months, says Pete Macauley, NZ regional director of recruitment consultancy Michael Page.