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NZ immigration three times Brexit Britain
WATCH: New Zealand's migration gain per capita is currently running nearly three times as high as the UK.

Hairstylist wins $13k in employment case
Dakota Hemmingson has been awarded $13,250 after being forced out of her job because of her transition.

Robyn Pearce: Horrifying email overload statistics
COMMENT: How many open emails and applications do you have on your computer right now?

Harold Hillman: Five reasons to find a strong mentor
COMMENT: Find a strong mentor. There's nothing like the wisdom from someone who has been there and back.

Brian Fallow: Uphill struggle to spur growth
COMMENT: The economy's vital signs don't look too bad, at first glance.

World's most expensive cities for expats
Any expats living in New York City or London who thought they had it tough, think again.

Top women inducted into Business Hall of Fame
Three top businesswoman have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs this evening.

Patrick McVeigh: No magic bullet to productivity challenge
COMMENT: Auckland, like many mayor cities across the globe, also experiences a 'productivity premium' in the CBD.

Say goodbye to the annual pay raise
The traditional annual increase doesn't work in this economy anymore, says an expert. So some companies are trying to break away from this system.

Boss: Show me proof grandma died
A Christchurch plasterer was fired after his boss told him to return to work or to "show proof" his partner's grandmother was dying.

We can learn from across the Tasman
Employers should embrace new technologies to make the most of a fast-changing world

Anna Russell: Use competition to succeed
COMMENT: The word competition actually means 'to strive together'.

Work on family farm ends in dispute
A woman working on a farm owned by her father and stepmother was forced to leave after a heated argument.

Government's 90-day trial 'own goal'
The New Zealand Association of Scientists says the Government needs to listen to the data.

Harold Hillman: Trump brings new low to team dysfunction
COMMENT: The man who plays with matches just may light a fire he can't control.

John Key dismisses 90-day trial report
Controversial research found no statistically significant increasing in hiring by employers following the introduction of the 90-day trial periods.

The 10 worst business jargon phrases
Does the phrase "touch base before the close of play" make you want to scream?

Explore coveted job of a travel writer
It's a dream job but you'll need creativity, a thick skin and perseverance to make it come true.

The reality of being a digital nomad
It looks glamorous but freelancers face being out of work and out of pocket, says Julie Cleaver

Robyn Pearce: A simple answer to how to plan and prioritise
COMMENT: There are four core elements we need to have reasonable competence on how to prioritise.

New Zealand harnessing mature workers
New Zealand is consistent in keeping mature workers in jobs for longer, PwC's Golden Age Index reveals.

When husband and wife take the exact same job
After eight years, he ends up earning $27,000 more than his wife.

Auckland bar worker paid $4 an hour
A migrant worker worked in bars and liquor stores in South Auckland and was underpaid $45,300.

We need doctors, not bar staff
COMMENT: In all the hullaballoo this week about New Zealand's record high migration, a strange fact has emerged.

Tom O'Neil: Working with your spouse
Being able to work effectively with your other half, as well as having a positive and loving relationship after the business is shut for the day, is vital not just to those businesses, but on a larger scale to our country's success.

'Why do men stay buttoned-up?'
Cleavage for women, but buttoned up for men - is there a different dress standard for women at work?