Omicron effect: Thousands of workers advised to stay home
Some tell staff to stay home, some offer 'hybrid' arrangements.
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Body blow: Financially wounded businesses now facing the 'big sick'
Two painful years for many business have been a curtain-raiser to Omicron's onslaught
Mothers' appeal for paid parental leave denied
Law stipulates a gap of no less than six months between parental leave payments.
New Year Honours: Business leaders recognised
Three honours have been awarded to business people.
Market Watch: The big sharemarket trends for 2022
Liam Dann and Mike Taylor take a look at what to expect in 2022.
McDonald's worker quits to earn $14,000 a month
Young Kentucky woman swaps her US$12/hr job for lucrative TikTok career.
Boobie ban: Legal stoush forces business to rebrand
My Boobie Bag has to rebrand after fellow breastfeeding businesses trademarks common term.
Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty
Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.
Supreme Court dismisses Pizza Hut franchisees' appeal in delivery drivers case
The legal action, on behalf of 28 delivery drivers, was to recover wages said to be owing.
Bosses warned: Prepare for skills shortage to bite further next year
Expert says tight border and Kiwis heading overseas will see the skills shortage continue.
Give it a Chris-miss: How big firms are handling year-end parties in the pandemic
Some corporates are going all out while others are having online catch-ups.
Hundreds of workers granted border exceptions
Technology specialists and some agricultural workers welcome from early 2022.
Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge
National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.
CEO 'taking time off effective immediately' after firing 900 staff on Zoom call
Better.com says it will conduct a "leadership and cultural assessment" following outcry.
'Unlawful and out of step': Big blow for Government's fair pay plans
BusinessNZ refuses central role in fair pay agreements, suggesting further delays.
Blind CEO says bosses are missing out on 'rockstars' when they overlook disabled jobseekers
A new campaign encourages bosses to hire disabled people to meet the skills shortage.
Hello, welcome to Wendy's... can I take your job application?
A chatbot called Lou starts the recruitment process which a human then finishes.
'Woeful and worsening': Burnout soars during lockdowns
"Workers are genuinely tired." Steps for bosses and workers to reduce risk.
Hospo finally gets to open but where will they find the workers?
Calls to relax immigration policy.
Cafes and restaurants refusing to open doors in support of unvaxxed
Some venues are choosing to remain closed rather than ask patrons to show vaccine passes.
Auckland eatery invites unvaxxed to apply for jobs
Popular Lone Star restaurant says it won't ask for vax status when employing or serving.
Bobux shoes: Celebrated Kiwi brand turns 30 as founder helps walk start-ups through Covid
Bobux founder reveals how he created one of the most recognisable brands of baby shoes.
Theresa Gattung: Why NZ women are effectively working for free from today
Theresa Gattung on why she'll be putting her out-of-office notification on from today.
The incentive some employers are using to retain staff
Tight labour market prompts employers to step up.
Will KiwiRail CEO departure take heat out of strike threats?
Acting chief executive still heading out for new job.
Unvaccinated airport worker gets interim reinstatement after dismissal
Border worker on leave with pay until employment court can rule on grievance claim.
OCR: Reserve Bank hikes rate by 25bp, more rises likely
The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate for a second consecutive cycle.
Cash injection: Rotorua company to pay $3000 bonus to vaccinated staff
The Rotorua-based company is paying the bonuses after being on track to achieve budgets.
Businesses test vaccine pass to see if it makes the cut
Auckland hairdressers and barbers can open their doors from Thursday.
Complaints laid against prominent law firm
A leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".
Employers beware: The Great Resignation is here to stay
The end of the pandemic won't resolve the reasons employees are leaving their jobs.
Why some Aussie electricians are now earning $130,000
Two Aussie law firms have raised lawyers' salaries by 10 per cent, another by 15 per cent.
Rage quitting: New study reveals why impulsively resigning is all the rage
Lockdown has seen a spike in the number of people who have quit in the heat of the moment.
Xi Jinping's 'cold war' warning for APEC
Chinese president Xi Jinping has kicked off the APEC 2021 CEO Summit this morning.