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A new year can be a good time to change your work situation.
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Giving up isn't always as bad as it sounds - in fact, it's sometimes necessary.
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A string of Kiwis have shared their stories of applying for countless jobs with no luck.
'I wanted to show appreciation': Company boss gives staff $20K bonus
The company boss said he wanted to show appreciation to his workers.
Sales manager wins $55K for constructive dismissal
Christchurch man was asked to hand back his phone, car and left off the payroll system.
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She was fired from her job at a rest-home after taking a packet of chips from a cupboard.
Woman 'fired for asking to pick kids up from school'
Rachel Shafner asked her boss for flexible hours. Then she lost her job.
Maccas worker with Down syndrome retires after 32 years
Bringing smiles to customers' faces, O'Grady has worked at the fast-food store since 1986.
Capital-letter emails can get you fired, bosses told
Lawyers in the UK are warning managers not to send emails in capital letters.
December danger for workers
Health and safety is becoming a bigger thing in New Zealand's workplaces.
Tom O'Neil: Seven questions to round off the year
Take time to reflect on what you learned this year, says Tom O'Neil.
The age you should always act at work
A leading business guru has shared the surprising age we should always pretend to be.
'Storm clouds': IMF issues dire warning on global economy
Yet another warning has been issued to the big global players.
Government to reduce ACC work levies for businesses and self-employed
Government announces some changes to ACC levy regime.
Taking stock of the work year
Enjoy the break and decide what you want to develop in your career, writes Raewyn Court
Tom O'Neil: Applying internally
It's a horrible having to apply for a position in a company you are already working for.
Freight company to pay $270K over forklift incident
A WorkSafe investigation found several safety failures led to the injury of a worker.
Women behind a factory sit-in that changed NZ forever
Levin factory workers were called troublemakers by some - to others they were heroes.
Discussion: What goes into NZ's greatest workplaces?
A ball pit or fancy lunchroom probably isn't enough.
Dunedin pair to pay $11,500 for breaching employment law
Employers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.
How managers waste your time
Want to impress your manager? Then don't buy into their time-wasting, writes Dani Wright.
More than money: How a living wage changes Kiwis' lives
A living wage can be the difference between an 80-hour week and seeing your family.
Is it okay to steal a work pen? Kiwi workers surveyed
Survey of employees across NZ, Australia and the UK reveals contrasting attitudes.
Are Kiwi workers earning what they're worth?
If you feel your budget might be a bit tougher these days, you're not alone.
Regions spared from 'big city' union practices: NZ First
Changes make bill more palatable to business but still areas of concern.
Controversial workplace relations bill back
Al parties now happy with workplace bill, Minister says.
'The most devious tactics are covert' - workplace bullying expert
'Hardening up' isn't going to make the issue disappear.
Anchoring hearts and minds
The more contented an employee, the more productive they will be, writes Raewyn Court
Down, down, down: Grim market news fuels global recession fear
Stocks, oil, dairy and Bitcoin are all down, but it's not time to panic yet.
Hawkesby: Time to ditch the outdated 9 to 5 workday
COMMENT: Surely employers realise that happy employees are better than miserable ones?