EmploymentReviews bring vital opportunitiesA process which commonly takes place at this time of year is one employees either welcome or dread: the annual performance review.11 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentDenniston mine 'likely to go ahead'The Environment Court will reconvene tomorrow ahead of its final deliberations on whether to allow an open-cast mine to go ahead on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.11 Jun 08:05 AM
EmploymentAre Kiwis workplace slackers?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.09 Jun 11:20 PM
EmploymentIndustrial design at the cutting edgeLauren Palmer's job at F&P is to manage the team that creates world class innovative cooking appliances.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentConfidence in a 'bright future' key to local govt successCentral government is encouraging local bodies to become more focused and efficient. Many are considering mergers with others and seeing how to cut costs.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentCompanies urged to make workplace funNew Zealand businesses are being urged to follow in Google's footsteps and provide a chilled-out, fun workplace to improve productivity.07 Jun 03:56 AM
EmploymentExpo to help set career pathwaysAfter 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.04 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentHoneymoon period vital part of worker's engagementA 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.31 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentBenefiting from work-based trainingWhen 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.31 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentTurning back from Oz dreamNew 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.29 May 09:36 PM
EmploymentKiwi employers struggling to find staffHalf of all New Zealand employers are struggling to find staff with the right skills, with engineers most in demand, a survey has found.28 May 07:05 AM
EmploymentIRD eyes 500 over low-pay dodgeThe IRD is investigating up to 500 people it believes may have given themselves artificially low salaries to avoid paying the top personal tax rate.27 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentBusiness goes social to get employees sharing, innovatingForbes Magazine predicts that 2013 will be the year for social business, with organisations integrating social technologies into the way they attract, engage and empower employees.24 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentOpen mind vital for opening doorsBeing curious about the differences while seeking common ground is a practice that works well for Tim Deane when he does business in cultures overseas.21 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentItchy feet a positive sign, says expertMore than half the workers in an employment survey plan to look for a new job in the next year.20 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentHalf of NZ workers eyeing new jobsMore than half of the workers in an employment survey are planning to look for a new job in the next year.20 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentMedia seen as ideal workplaceThe media business is perceived as the most attractive of all industries to work in, and TVNZ the most appealing media employer, HR specialists Randstad reveal in their latest employer branding survey of 7,000 Kiwis of working age.17 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentManaging corporate culture the key to multiple successOrganisations that manage their culture proactively attain greater returns across key areas such as revenue, profit and customer service than those which do not.17 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentRadical rethink for BudgetThe economic forecasts underpinning Thursday's Budget will need to differ substantially from those the Treasury offered in its half-year update six months ago.12 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentHealthy workers better for bottom lineRecent research tells us the benefits of keeping fit and eating well extend beyond good health and weight loss to also include increased productivity at work.10 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentStrike a balance with social media useWith so many eyes glued to social media during work time, employers are increasingly considering how sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook can help them hire staff.10 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentJobless rate drops to 3-year lowThe official unemployment rate has fallen to 6.2 per cent, the lowest for three years, whereas six months ago it was 7.3 per cent, the highest for 13 years.09 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentTackling workplace culture issuesAs Auckland approaches a statistical high of 200 different cultures in its workforce, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to effectively manage employee diversity.03 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentWays to unlock innovation, the key to economic growthAs competitors evolve and customer needs change overnight, innovation has become a basic requirement for organisations to survive.03 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentFonterra shares soar as job cuts revealedShares in the Fonterra Shareholders Fund rallied to their highest ever point today after the co-operative announced that it plans to cut 300 jobs.01 May 06:35 AM
