Unemployment rate rises to 3.3%, defying expert predictions
New unemployment stats defy expectations.
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Fresh data is expected to show no easing of the tight labour market.
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Workforce plan aims to tackle skill gaps
'The group was set up to basically identify skill gaps in the region'
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
'$90k the new $70k': NZ workers have 20,000 incentives to quit
Kiwi workers are starting to get a better sense of what they're worth in the market.
Christopher Niesche: Buy now pay later pain, CEO bonuses soaring
End of a boom in one sector but no end to huge bonuses for CEOs
What a business coach would do with the All Blacks
OPINION: Leaders need to take almost full responsibility for their team's performance.
Paul Catmur: How to deal with procrastination - read this immediately
It's a lie that you work best under pressure, writes Paul Catmur.
Covid: Sick or isolating staff can't be forced into the office
Omicron's second wave is sparking a wave of disputes about workers' rights.
Tax trip-up: The implications of a working holiday business trip
Businesses warned to be careful about combining work and holidays.
Editorial: Staffing crisis demands vigorous visa response
OPINION: Our editorial says there's no time for complacency in NZ's labour crisis.
Strong job listing growth in some regions, fall in big cities
Only one region had an average salary drop in the past year.
'Boys' club' bakery sex banter prompts $30k payout
Tough journey is worth it, advocate says after bakery bungles sex harassment complaint.
'I was like, do you know how to do your job?': Call to rein in rogue employment advocates
Rogue employment advocates called out by the ERA for giving people poor advice.
Aussie perks and pay drawcard for Kiwis: Are you missing out?
How do you go from $44,000 a year to $80,000? Meet the Kiwis making big bucks.
Samoa PM looks to 'raise the quality' of RSE programme
The Samoan Government views arrangements with villages or organisations as a better way.
Thousands of jobs available in Australia offering six-figure salaries
Even roles for trainees are seeing salary offers of up to $95,000.
The 4-day work week myth - and why NZ risks being 'left behind'
The way we work is set to evolve quickly in the coming years.
Job ads rise to new record, applications slump
Job vacancy listings in May were up 15 per cent on the same time last year.
'Crazy': The Great Resignation 'tidal wave' hits NZ - what it means for workers
Increased staff turnover is driving workplace change.
Sasha Borissenko: A look at prisoners' rights - and earnings
OPINION: There have been moves to raise the minimum wage for prisoners.
'Adhere to values of wider NZ': Westland suspends Gloriavale milk collection indefinitely
Westland Milk Products will stop taking milk from Gloriavale farms.
Power outages, thefts, break-ins: 'No days off' for 70yo supermarket owner
Shop owner's plea for support after a tough start with shoplifters and power outages.
Tight labour market leads to $10,000 finder's fees, large sign-on bonuses
Companies grappling with labour shortages turn to hefty cash incentives to recruit staff.
The office monsters are trying to claw their way back to 2019
New York Times: Workplaces revert to old school views on remote working and productivity.
Roger Partridge: Fair Pay Agreement reform remains a lemon
The FPA Bill threatens the prosperity of everyone except the unions.
Liam Dann: Why slashing govt spending right now would be a bad idea
How we spend government money matters but austerity policies won't help beat inflation.
More mortgage pain - Reserve Bank delivers double rate hike
The RBNZ has warned of much higher rates to come pushing its OCR peak to almost 4 per cent
Liam Dann: Blunt force trauma - how much OCR pain can the economy take?
How hard will the RBNZ hit the economy as it chases down inflation in coming months?
More companies sign up to 4-Day-Week: 'It was like groundhog day and we needed a reset'
The costly commute and congestion charge has increased the popularity of the 4-Day-Week.
Business lobby stands by 'worst case' description
BusinessNZ trades blows with union over labour law.
Workplace minister slams BusinessNZ's stance on Fair Pay Agreements
Michael Wood responds to BusinessNZ claims of condemnation by UN agency.
Fair Pay Agreements risk condemnation by UN group - BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the proposal will lead to detrimental effects for the country.