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Unemployment tipped to hit new low despite lockdown
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Legislation needed to prevent worker exploitation
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Kiwi company with 250 staff mandates vaccination for all office workers and visitors
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Editorial: Why inflation inspires fear and loathing in NZ
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SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud
The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.
Woman awarded $5000 after stoush with boss on Facebook
The Employment Relations Authority found the woman had been unjustifiably dismissed.
Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers
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Council and MSD programme helping to support job seekers
An initiative between MSD and council has proved successful
The NZ tech company introducing half-day Fridays
Trial found perk did not hit productivity.
Businesses calls for mandatory vaccine passports
Vaccine passports should be mandatory, says business associations.
The big reason 39% of Kiwis are looking to change jobs
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Kiwi launches plastic-free cleaning range with Countdown
New eco-friendly range promises low carbon footprint and plastic-free cleaning solutions.
Opinion: Improving mental health through workplaces
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Business leaders are at risk of burnout because of increased workloads due to Covid-19.
Experts question legality of potential 'no jab no job' Covid policy
Mandated vaccine policies introduced around the world have already created controversy.
Lockdown Hero: Former hospo worker gives $10,000 to kick-start fund to help those struggling
Wine distributor gives back to industry on its bare bones by starting #helpforhospo fund.
Lockdown Hero: Satay Noodle House serves up positivity and gratitude until food back on menu
Restaurant owner's honest social media posts give a serving of hope to those in lockdown.
Russell McVeagh partner resigns after 'failing to meet' board's expectations
The partner was exonerated in an independent investigation.
Lockdown Hero: Generous businessman gives each employee $100 to spend locally
Man urges other bosses working through lockdown to pay it forward to local businesses.
Not just rugby: NZ beating Australia on wage growth
Stronger wage growth is helping to drive rates up sooner in NZ, say ANZ economists.
'Devastating': Auckland business groups react to another week in level 4
Another fortnight of the wage subsidy will now be triggered.
Lockdown Hero: Builder fixes houses and raises $100k to feed community
Generous builder provides 2000 food parcels to the same community he helped after tornado.
The Kiwi working with Mark Zuckerberg's sister on a $32m business
Silicon Valley success story awards work to Wellington firm.