EmploymentThe hidden life of the office lolly jarThe office lolly jar is like the watering hole in the Serengeti: If you observe long enough you'll get a peek into the inner workings of an entire social ecosystem.13 Feb 05:59 PM
EmploymentJanitor earning $344k caught 'slacking off'This janitor clocked so much overtime that he took home $344,000 in a single year - but was allegedly caught out hiding in a closet for hours.09 Feb 03:57 AM
EmploymentYour role in a brave new worldThe fourth industrial revolution is upon us but that doesn't mean jobs are going to dry up, in fact there may be more than ever08 Feb 10:38 PM
OpinionJulia ShallcrassHow to prepare your business for disasterCOMMENT: Why do some businesses survive or even thrive post-disaster, while others sink faster than the Titanic?08 Feb 10:25 PM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: Interviewing well when on the spotNot many things strike fear into the hearts of jobs hunters more than a random phone call from a recruiter08 Feb 08:53 PM
EmploymentPay packet nothing to do with genderStatistics NZ figures show the pay gap between men and women is around 12 per cent, but at AA Insurance its less than 3 per cent.08 Feb 07:39 PM
EmploymentWatch NZH Local Focus: Call centre aims to empower Maori and Pacific workersIt could be a call centre anywhere in the world, but Connect Global is based in the small South Taranaki settlement of Waverley. It provides desperately needed jobs for ten locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Feb 04:06 AM
EmploymentFeeling bored at work? Try these tipsFeeling bored or stagnant in your current role? Thinking about searching for a new job, but not sure a job change is right for you?08 Feb 01:02 AM
EmploymentHow to ask for a pay rise in 2017Some moments are better than others for asking for a pay rise, top chief financial officers say.07 Feb 04:51 AM
EmploymentThe worst excuses for sick daysThe first Monday of February is the UK's "National Sickie Day". Here are some of the worst excuses for a day off.07 Feb 03:33 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheThe rise of the gig economyAll over Australia, people are setting up home offices or renting space in shared offices and going to work for themselves, Christopher Niesche writes.05 Feb 07:20 AM
EmploymentBrexit paper gives Brits 14 weeks leaveA Downing Street white paper stated that Brits are entitled to three and a half months of holidays. For a second, Brexit didn't seem so bad.04 Feb 07:52 PM
EmploymentUber wipes away bounty hunter threatsUber Technologies is offering its drivers an average of about a dollar apiece to dispose of alleged labor code violations04 Feb 08:30 AM
EmploymentFirm fined $45k over Hep B infectionA toilet cleaning company has been ordered to pay nearly $45,000 after an employee contracted Hepatitis B.02 Feb 09:23 PM
EmploymentEmployee's monumental stuff-upAn employee of a start-up with $32.9 million in funding has caused the company to go offline after accidentally deleting the wrong thing.02 Feb 05:21 PM
OpinionHot desking no magic bulletCOMMENT: Does flexible seating boost innovation? Well, maybe, writes workplace design expert Donna Wheatley.02 Feb 01:00 AM
Employment'Waste of time' response to jobseekerA recent graduate applied for a position in the fashion industry and received this response: 'You have now wasted my time and yours!'01 Feb 08:23 PM
EmploymentSoaring number of passive job seekersThe number of people who are casually keeping an eye out for new job opportunities is soaring, according to a survey by recruitment 01 Feb 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentJobless rate unexpectedly rises to 5.2pcThe unemployment rate rose to 5.2 per cent as labour force participation rate reached an all-time high.31 Jan 10:13 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceSave thousands by reducing meeting timeCOMMENT: Time is far too easily gobbled up in meetings, Robyn Pearce writes.31 Jan 08:49 PM
EmploymentImmigration: Four views from the frontLincoln Tan poses questions on the Immigration challenges facing NZ.30 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentBeyond the fear: New Kiwis can be goodThe perception that migrants take jobs from Kiwis and push up house prices are widespread, but the fear is overblown, a new report has found.29 Jan 07:43 PM
EmploymentWhat unlimited annual leave is really likeIt sounds like a dream, but it's not that simple.26 Jan 08:54 PM
EmploymentNo such thing as a secret scandalBad behaviour outside the workplace can have an impact within it.26 Jan 01:30 AM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: Getting through to robot recruitersThese days many recruitment agencies and organisations use some form of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to handle job postings, applicant 26 Jan 01:21 AM
EmploymentHow bad is email for the environment?Many researchers have looked into the carbon footprint of our tech habits.25 Jan 06:24 PM
EmploymentStudy finds women's work dress codes sexistA UK study into workplace dress codes has found that women have been told to wear high heels, dye their hair or wear revealing outfits at the office.25 Jan 09:10 AM
EmploymentStrange reason job application deniedA professor who spent three decades teaching and researching was turned down from a job because he lacked a high-school certificate.24 Jan 10:15 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceWhere has the money gone?COMMENT: How can we combat these various forms of fraud? And how can we protect employees from risk and danger?24 Jan 10:08 PM
EmploymentHow to find the job that fits you bestCOMMENT: Identifying your skills and motivators will help you find the best job fit in 2017.24 Jan 08:21 PM
EmploymentWorkers don't want just more payWhether you're cleaning the toilets or sitting in the boardroom, this one thing will always matter more than your pay.24 Jan 07:01 PM
EmploymentPay rise for 120,000 - but 1500 jobs goThe minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.75 an hour on April 1, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says.24 Jan 12:23 AM
BDBDEmploymentNZ services sector rises in DecemberActivity in New Zealand's services sector, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy, rose in December.23 Jan 11:12 PM
