EmploymentBurger Fuel defends 90-day firingA high profile Auckland Burger Fuel has defended its use of the 90-day employment law, under which it sacked a worker on the 89th day for questioning her work break entitlements.20 Aug 02:38 AM
EmploymentPie-maker justified in sacking cockroach collectorThe makers of one of NZ's best-known brands of pie were justified in sacking a worker who stored cockroaches in his locker, the ERA says.18 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentBuild talent on front linesAn effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.17 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> Strip search, sacking and reinstatementThere it is: process, process, process. It is a fundamental requirement of natural justice that a person is entitled to know exactly what is being alleged, by whom, and is afforded a real and fair opportunity to respond.15 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentChina deal brings jobs hope to town with many on doleAn impoverished small town has reached a world-leading business deal that could bring in millions of dollars.15 Aug 05:30 PM
Employment<i>Gill South</i>: Women leaders offered a helping hand to climb the ladderMentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.15 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentWall St down on disappointing jobless newsStocks in the US dropped for a third straight day as a worse-than-expected report on US jobless claims.12 Aug 07:45 PM
EmploymentSmart cities attract smart peopleUsing intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentDrop-off forecast unless big projects fast-trackedIs Fletcher Building's forward workload too heavy on Government jobs?10 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentFree ambulance but not free speech?The written word can have a significant impact - and often a more far reaching or greater impact than was intended and foreseen.08 Aug 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Let's act now to avoid being the unlucky countryWhy is the Government pursuing a policy of incremental and non-controversial economic changes when something more radical is needed?07 Aug 05:30 PM
Employment<i> Kate Ross: </i>No time like the presentWhy are employers hesitating to snap up the best person for the job when they come along?05 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentNZ dollar recovering after yesterday's fallThe NZ dollar is recovering this morning after a sharp fall yesterday.05 Aug 09:00 PM
EmploymentMaori unemployment figures 'shocking'Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.05 Aug 04:41 AM
EmploymentUnemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZPressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.05 Aug 02:45 AM
EmploymentDollar tumbles on jobless statsNew Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.05 Aug 12:05 AM
