EmploymentCowboy hat dispute led to dismissalA 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 $12,000.09 Jul 10:19 PM
EmploymentJob seekers set to reap benefitsRising 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.05 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentNZ lagging over women leadersNew research has found that New Zealand organisations trail much of the world when it comes to the proportion of women in leadership positions.02 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentRoutine goes out of fashionWhen 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.01 Jul 02:15 AM
OpinionDavid Ellis: Boosting New Zealand's brain gainRecent media coverage suggests that the main issue for returning expats, or repats, is re-entry culture shock, writes David Ellis. It is not.30 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentAverage wage figures 'unrealistic'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.27 Jun 07:44 AM
EmploymentWorker fired after emotional health deterioratedA factory worker fired when her emotional health deteriorated after a colleague was accused of sexually assaulting her has won her job back.25 Jun 07:25 PM
EmploymentFeeling stress? Ski jump to successStress 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.25 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentEmployee shake up at MobilMobil plans to replace its own staff with up to 70 contract agents in a major shakeup at the country's oldest oil company.20 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentRestaurant's $4 an hour wage claimAn Auckland restaurant chain alleged to have paid workers less than $4 an hour has been taken to the Employment Relations Authority.19 Jun 12:03 AM
EmploymentTweak your life in bite-sized bitsWhen it comes to changing your life, CV writer-turned-career coach Tom O'Neil says it is better to make changes by degrees.18 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentWorker told: Beg for petrolA 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.17 Jun 11:10 PM
EmploymentGender pay gap hitting up to $20kWomen earn between $8000 and $20,000 less than their male colleagues in some New Zealand industries - despite being more qualified.17 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentEmployees want honesty, transparencyResearch by Kenexa found up to 40 per cent of an organisation's success can be attributed to its leadership.14 Jun 05:30 PM
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
