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A two dimensional solution
Technology supported by people is the new business model, writes Greg Fleming

At the crossroads: Why the economic outlook is so murky
COMMENT: Reserve Bank makes its forecasts tomorrow but even experts are hedging their bets

Unemployment falls to lowest level since the GFC
Unemployment has fallen to 3.9 per cent the lowest level since June 2008

Holiday 'mix-up': Panel beater wins $20k after being fired
Leeston man calls the three months after he was fired "the worst time of his entire life".

The legal contracts allowing the world's Harvey Weinsteins to operate
Comment: Contracts to protect corporate secrets have mutated into vile straitjackets.

Top restaurant's immigration battle to bring in speciality chefs
Restaurant told unemployed Kiwis can be trained to become Latin American chefs.

Huge fine for Carter Holt Harvey after worker badly injured
Carter Holt Harvey was ordered to pay more than $400,000.

Largest workplace gender survey shows huge gap
Survey of 81,000 Kiwi workers reveals the extent of workplace gender imbalance.

Josh Williams: Apprenticeships our hidden achiever
COMMENT: On-the-job training is our most cost-effective tertiary education.

Bidfood found to have breached employment laws
Bidfood has been told it must start negotiating its collective agreement with FIRST Union.

Watch: The test that lets your boss hack your mind
This test gives employers a glimpse at what drives their employees.

Google chief: We've cracked down on harassment
Google announced 48 employees were fired for sexual harassment in two years.

Redefining work: Quitting the 9-5 routine
The old five-day-a-week routine is fast falling out of favour.

Tom O'Neil: The little things count
The little things we do communicate big things about who we are.

What makes New Zealand's best workplaces?
It's not about the foosball tables or the office slides.

Tauranga industries struggling to fill skilled roles
Industries across the board are struggling to find skilled workers in the Bay.

Odd invention proof modern offices are awful
Panasonic's latest invention shows just how bad modern office designs are.

Ridiculous daily routine of bank executive
This woman's insanely perfect account of her busy day will make any normal person laugh.

Mentoring migrant job seekers
Advice on career choices and job opportunities has blossomed into a business.

Many benefits from age diversity
Businesses that embrace the age span of the workforce are more agile, writes Raewyn Court.

Tom O'Neil: Reflect on your work year
Tom O'Neil says October is the perfect time to reflect on the past work year.

Kiwi company offers mental health leave
Kiwi boss says businesses need to do a better job of looking after workers' mental health.

She stole a $1 bag of chips and got fired. Now employer must pay more than $19k
Firing an employee after she wrongfully took a $1 bag of chips will cost a rest home $19k.

Attracting and keeping talent
Kiwi businesses need to "retool" their recruitment practices.

LinkedIn CEO reveals the biggest email mistake
This is the most common mistake people make in their emails which may be causing problems.