Solid Energy's Stockton opencast mine machinery operators have rejected a proposed shift change, despite management warning the mine's future is in jeopardy.

In the wake of the grim news about factory closures and lay-offs over recent months, the unemployment figures were only to be expected, writes Bryan Gould.

DaVinci Institute founder says action needed as 2 billion roles will go in digitised world.

New online job ad listings were down last month, according to a major New Zealand employment website.

Optimism and shock over dire jobs news no excuse for Govt inaction.

New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen unexpectedly, increasing to 7.3 per cent - the highest since 1999.

An Invercargill meat company has been ordered to pay its former chief executive more than $100,000 in unpaid bonuses, compensation and other costs.

Blame game over Pike River starts in earnest as task force leader describes nation's workplace record as 'extremely poor'.

More than 40 executives at three of New Zealand's top companies now earn more than $1 million a year, and one of our top bosses has taken a swipe at CEOs' salaries.

Ninety per cent of New Zealanders say flexible employment options such as working from home are an important factor when looking for a new job.

An Auckland textiles company has been ordered to pay its former general manager $185,000 after it short-changed him on his bonus payments.

A telemarketer who told her supervisor she was going to "smash her" has been awarded $5000 for wrongful dismissal.

Sure, people want a job. But more than that, they want to avoid boredom and take pride in their work, writes Ditia De Boni. "Life is too short to endure a psychotic boss."