The rise of the portfolio career
The gig economy sees more people selling their skills to those who need them
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Money? Visas? Kiwis tell all about US jobs
Sharing ideas on social news site points way for New Zealanders eyeing work in America.
'Auckland pain money' extra $2/hour
National firm ups rates for Aucklanders in 'pain money'.
Kiwis question tradie employment
Kiwis are questioning if employment in a trade is as worthwhile as traditionally thought.
Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick put on leave
The Uber board has "unanimously voted" to adopt Eric H. Holder Jr's recommendations.
Meat worker fired for not washing hands
Silver Fern Farms felt the worker's actions put their international licence in jeopardy.
Uber's board mulling leave for CEO
Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick could be required to leave the company temporarily.
Absurd trend taking off in China
"They didn't care if we had any talent. We used to call them 'white monkey' gigs.
The quirky work perk US firms offer
Should New Zealand companies offer this perk to employees?
The changing face of working life
Choosing to work on a temporary contract can be a lifestyle option or a financial choice.
Masseuse loses 'manzillian' complaint
Masseuse alleged she was sexually harassed during a massage involving a "manzillian".
How to reduce stress and beat burnout
COMMENT: Six tips that might be helpful if you're dealing with stress or burnout.
Jim Rose: Living wage won't work
COMMENT: Auckland Council's living wage puts the cart before the horse of productivity.
Managers stuck in the middle
It's a challenge for middle managers to achieve what is expected.
Eliminating the parent penalty
There is still much to be done by businesses to rectify the gender pay gap.
What you're missing when you work from home
Some kinds of information travel very well by wire, but others get lost in transmission.
Tom O'Neil: Don't run yourself out of contention
Tips on marketing your skills to secure the top jobs.
Sacked bar manager wins $12,400
A bar worker sacked after refusing the manager's husband alcohol has been awarded $12,400.
Northland's economy second strongest in NZ
Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.
Worker owed $50k unlikely to be paid
An employee may not receive his pay after the company went into liquidation.
The types of bosses you'll meet
A manager is typically weighed down by KPIs, while a leader motivates staff.
Redundant workers impacted for years
Being made redundant can haunt you for years, even after you've found another job.
Skills shortage hits Bay of Plenty
The Bay is facing a skills shortage as more jobs come to fruition, a new report shows.
Job seekers, here is some good news
Job ads have grown nearly 10 per cent on Seek, thanks to Auckland's booming job market.
Half of lowest earners miss out on Budget perks
Half of workers earning less than $24,000 won't get benefit at all from new Budget perks.
Mitre 10 chairman still at odds with union
Martin Dippie's stores are still wrangling with First Union after 3 1/2 years.
Is an angry boss affected by senility?
COMMENT: Employee wonders whether to share suspicions about boss's health with management.
Unite makes headway with Restaurant Brands
Unite Union says it's close to an agreement with Restaurant Brands.
Should tipping in NZ be mandatory?
Paula Bennett says New Zealanders should be saying thank you - with their wallets.
Woman tells boss to shove job, wins $40k
A woman who told her boss he could 'shove' her job has been awarded $40k.
Worker paralysed, company to pay $386k
A worker was left a tetraplegic when he was struck by a harvester.
Would you want a DJ at your office?
Studies have found that listening to music can make workers more productive.