New research has found that New Zealand organisations trail much of the world when it comes to the proportion of women in leadership positions.

When Laurinda Sutcliffe set up Loobie's Story with husband Brent more than three years ago, she vowed she would make sure her team never felt they were in a nine-to-five rut.

Recent media coverage suggests that the main issue for returning expats, or repats, is re-entry culture shock, writes David Ellis. It is not.

Figures showing the average wage for New Zealand workers is more than $70,000, have been slammed as unrealistic and sending the wrong signal to new immigrants.

A factory worker fired when her emotional health deteriorated after a colleague was accused of sexually assaulting her has won her job back.

Stress is something we all have and at some level it's a good thing - it gets us out of bed in the morning and helps us keep motivated and focused.

Mobil plans to replace its own staff with up to 70 contract agents in a major shakeup at the country's oldest oil company.

An Auckland restaurant chain alleged to have paid workers less than $4 an hour has been taken to the Employment Relations Authority.

When it comes to changing your life, CV writer-turned-career coach Tom O'Neil says it is better to make changes by degrees.

A bread delivery driver has been awarded $18,000 after being sacked for refusing his boss's orders to beg for petrol when he ran out of fuel while making his rounds.

Women earn between $8000 and $20,000 less than their male colleagues in some New Zealand industries - despite being more qualified.

Research by Kenexa found up to 40 per cent of an organisation's success can be attributed to its leadership.

Most New Zealand workers say they could be more productive in their jobs if they had better management, more motivation, and greater recognition in the workplace.

Lauren Palmer's job at F&P is to manage the team that creates world class innovative cooking appliances.

Central government is encouraging local bodies to become more focused and efficient. Many are considering mergers with others and seeing how to cut costs.

New Zealand businesses are being urged to follow in Google's footsteps and provide a chilled-out, fun workplace to improve productivity.

After 22 years, the Career Expo show has been given a makeover to provide even more help for students and older people looking for a change in direction.

A successful on-boarding experience is one that starts the moment a new employee is recruited, moves at pace, and involves not just learning the job but gaining a full view of the organisation they have joined.

When Maori apprentice Danual Keig began training as a motor mechanic with Ebbett Holden, the last thing he expected was to be awarded Employee of the Year 2012 at the Wellington branch.

New Zealanders are beginning to realise the Australian dream is not so perfect and the grass may in fact be starting to become greener over here.

Half of all New Zealand employers are struggling to find staff with the right skills, with engineers most in demand, a survey has found.