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Office politics: Kiwis don't trust colleagues

Most New Zealanders don't believe their co-workers have their back.

Are you paid what you're worth?

As Kiwis we might pride ourselves on our reputation for fair play, but when it comes to pay equity we've still got some work to do

Sick way men keep tabs on co-workers

COMMENT: When my friend told me that her male colleagues were keeping track of her period, my initial reaction was, "Wait? What!"

Should CEOs have to reveal their pay?

A new measure would require NZX-listed companies to disclose CEO pay and take steps to improve diversity on boards.

Do's and don'ts of finding that new job

Here are a few golden do's and don'ts to consider when contemplating a job offer from a new company.

Helen Twose: Help yourself, then help others

COMMENT: Hospitality head wants it to be a more attractive career choice.

Tom O'Neil: Five ways to get offside with your recruiter

Don't be 'that' person As a former recruiter, I have interviewed thousands of people for all manner of roles. I noticed that many

Address bias to create diverse workplaces

Conscious and unconscious bias needs to be recognised in the workplace, Angela Workman-Stark says.

How to see how a company treats female employees

How to evaluate a company culture at the start of a job search.

Employers liable for workplace bullying

Bell Gully has reminded New Zealand workplaces of their liability in workplace bullying cases after an extreme Australian case.

Culture's king in every business

Maintaining a productive and inspired workplace environment is no easy feat - it's an ongoing adventure

Overcoming bias the biggest challenge

You can lead a horse to water. But when it comes to diversity, even the best policies in the world don't always result in the desired outcome.

Facing violence, the taboo topic

EY policy combats conflict at home, writes Helen Twose.

Robyn Pearce: Are you encouraging laziness?

COMMENT: If we constantly step in and rescue people, over time that becomes a habit.

Highest-paid CEOs get the worst ratings from workers

Employees may be paying a lot more attention to massive CEO paydays than many think.

The daily grind is killing you

Many of us start out in gigs that we never thought we'd have to take and we need to make ends meet so we don't need to live in our parents' home anymore.